Medical Assistant

Talentify; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement savings

Health and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department seeks a Medical Assistant to support the patient care team across multiple health centers in Portland and surrounding areas. The role focuses on clinical support, patient follow-up, immunizations, simple procedures, and lab duties to promote high-quality care.

qualifications include graduation from an accredited MA program or certification with post-hire certification, CPR, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification from a recognized Medical Assistant program (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, CCMA).
• If uncertified, must have a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• CPR certification is required.
• Candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient follow-up, including after-visit instructions, appointment setting, and education.
• Support back office clinic flow and time management for providers.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Review immunizations and administer vaccines for clients of all ages.
• Perform medical treatments such as wound care, ear irrigations, suture removal and fluoride treatments.
• Ensure exam room is stocked, cleaned and ready for use.
• Provide back-up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs.
• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities.
• Provide back-up to the preventative MA.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant training program

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program (if no certification)

Job description

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$26.86 - $33.04 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 12, 2026

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

1. Rockwood, 2020 SE 182nd Ave Portland, OR 97233

2. East County, 600 NE 8th Street Gresham, 3rd floor, OR 97030

3. Mid County Clinic 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236

4. Fernhill Health Center, 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218

5. North Portland Health Center, 9000 NE Lombard St Portland, OR 97203

6. Northeast Health Center, 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211

7. Southeast Health Center, 3653 SE 34th Ave Portland, OR 97202

8. Health Service Center, 619 NW 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97209

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed towards the prevention of disease and promotion of health using professional clinical support for quality patient care. This position works as part of a care delivery team and works closely with physicians and mid-level providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care.

As the Medical Assistant you will:

• Provide Patient follow-up (i.e.: after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicate normal lab results and reminder phone calls)
• Support back office clinic flow and time management for providers.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Review immunizations, forecast and administer immunizations for clients of all ages.
• Perform medical treatments such as simple would care, ear irrigations, suture removal and fluoride treatments.
• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned and ready for use.
• Provide back-up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs.
• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities
• Provide back-up to the preventative MA.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED):

Education: Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

OR

Certification: Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA. Candidates hired will be expected to become certified after hire.

***Uncertified Medical Assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed.***

***If you do not have the certification you must have a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant training program***

Other:

• CPR certification is required
• Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Background, reference, and education checks

This recruitment aims to fill various positions, including:

• Regular Full-Time: Standard, ongoing employment.
• Limited Duration Appointment (LDA): Temporary employment valid for up to two years.
• On-Call: Positions working up to 20 hours per week as needed.
• Temporary: Full-time positions (40 hours a week) for a maximum of six months.
• Float: Positions involving varied locations and schedules.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Medical Assistant positions as positions for these programs become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, on-call and limited duration assignments.

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.