Medical Assistant

Providence; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth for caregivers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with hands-on clinical training.
• Graduate of a registered MA apprenticeship program.
• Two years of medical training in U.S. Armed Forces accepted for qualification.
• BLS certification required upon hire (American Heart Association).
• Six months of healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
• Six months of medical assistant experience.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Education

Accredited MA program

MA apprenticeship program

Armed Forces medical training

One-year MA experience with clinical skills

BLS cert upon hire

6 months healthcare experience

6 months MA experience

Job description

The Medical Assistant (MA) II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program Or
• Coursework/Training Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or
• Coursework/Training Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration Or
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.