Medical Assistant

Legacy Health; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 68,569,000 - 95,991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs and PTO

Job summary

Legacy Health in Oregon seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. You will prepare patients for visits, assist with procedures, and perform vaccine administration and phlebotomy as part of a collaborative clinic team.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, indirect patient care via phone and EHR, and coordination of follow-up care to ensure smooth patient experiences. A certified MA with BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or completion of a US Armed Forces medical services training; or completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon EMT program (Oregon only).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Performs vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Skills

Patient care support

Phlebotomy

EHR proficiency

Vaccination administration

Education

Medical assistant program completion

Military medical services training (USA)

Oregon EMT program (optional)

Tools

EHR systems

Point-of-care testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care

Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room? As part of our team, you'll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic. Here, we go beyond treating symptoms - we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social determinants of health.

You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more - all working together to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where every interaction counts and teamwork drives real change, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits

• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family.
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• We're proud to foster a hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun - because when our team thrives, our patients do too.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Preforms a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Qualifications

One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.

Education

• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only)

Licensure

• MA certification required within one year, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT). Oregon only.
• Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington.
• Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.

Pay Range

USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you