Medical Aide: Medical Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); In loco; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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Oregon State University’s Student Health Services is seeking a Medical Aide/Medical Assistant for a 9-month, full-time commitment. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and clinicians to provide compassionate patient care to OSU students in an ambulatory setting.

The position requires CPR certification, prior health care support experience, and a commitment to an inclusive work environment. Applicants must pass background checks as per university policy and be prepared for a dynamic

Competenze

• Six months experience providing health care support in a health care facility or completion of a vocational training program in health care support.
• Valid CPR certification is required.
• Incumbents must meet university background checks and promote an inclusive work environment.

Mansioni

• Provide student-centered clinical support by preparing patients, collecting health information, and documenting vital signs.
• Assist with medication and vaccine administration, diagnostic testing, telehealth support, and patient monitoring.
• Coordinate patient care between students, providers, and healthcare team members for continuity of care.
• Maintain electronic medical records and ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance and confidentiality.
• Support clinic operations by preparing exam rooms, managing supplies, and documenting procedures.

Conoscenze

CPR certification

Inclusivity

Formazione

Vocational healthcare support program

Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred

Strumenti

LXMO license

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Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one, full-time, 9-month Medical Aide: Medical Assistant position for the Student Health Service at Oregon State University (OSU). Join the team at Oregon State University Student Health Services (SHS), where your work directly supports the health, well-being, and academic success of OSU students. As a Medical Assistant, you will be an integral member of a collaborative healthcare team that provides compassionate, high-quality care in a nationally accredited ambulatory care setting. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Student Health Services fosters a culture of teamwork, inclusion, continuous learning, and professional growth. Medical Assistants are empowered to contribute to patient care through direct clinical support, telehealth services, patient education, procedural assistance, and quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care in a dynamic university environment and enjoy working with a diverse student population, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to supporting student success and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, student-centered clinical support by preparing patients for visits, collecting health information, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
• Assist healthcare providers in delivering comprehensive care through medication and vaccine administration, diagnostic testing, telehealth support, procedural assistance, and patient monitoring.
• Coordinate patient care and communication by serving as a liaison between students, providers, and healthcare team members to support continuity of care and timely follow-up.
• Perform administrative and care coordination functions including managing patient communications, responding to telephone and electronic inquiries, processing clinical information, and supporting daily provider schedules.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and organizational standards for confidentiality and record management.
• Support efficient clinic operations by maintaining exam room readiness, managing supplies, processing specimens and documentation, and contributing to a safe, organized clinical environment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team while participating in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and activities that support student health and wellness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Six months experience providing health care support in a health care facility; OR Completion of a vocational training program in a health care support area (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician).
• Valid CPR certification
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred (CMA, CCMA, NCCT, NCMA).
• Current Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) license preferred.
• Applicants currently completing an accredited Medical Assistant program and eligible to obtain certification by start date are encouraged to apply.
• One year of experience in the medical field and/or completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Health Care Environment
• This position is deemed “essential” and may be required to report to work during emergency university closures or work curtailments.
• The person in this position will occasionally be required to assist in patient transfers.
• Occasionally need to lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to communicable diseases on a daily basis.
• This is a 9-month position.
• The incumbent may be asked to work varied shifts, weekends and some summer hours.
• This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.
• The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch period.

Salary Range: $21.61-$32.58 Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-11

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.

If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

For additional information please contact: Sharise Ford [e-mail] 541-737-9355

Treasurer Chief Budget Officer Senior VP of Finance & Administration and CFO AVP for Facilities & Infrastructure Chancellor and Dean for OSU-Cascades Dean, Lois Bates Acheson Dean of the Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine Vice Provost for Ecampus Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Vice Provost for University Information and Technology

Facts

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance…

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