Medical Assistant

Central City Concern; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings/401(k) matching

Job summary

Central City Concern’s Blackburn Center in Portland Eastside seeks a Medical Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centered, integrated services. You will support providers and patients through visits, help maintain smooth clinic flow, and partner with front desk and other staff to ensure positive experiences.

The role rotates between Blackburn Center and Evergreen Crossing locations, with hours Mon-Wed, Fri 7:30am-5:00pm and Thu 7:30am-11:30am.

Qualifications

• Certificate-level Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP/NCCT is required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to read labels and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and the care team during patient visits.
• Manage patient flow and assist with clinic coordination.
• Administer injectable medications per provider orders.
• Maintain medical/lab equipment and records in compliance with regulations.
• Document patient interactions and orders in the EMR.
• Assist with scheduling of referrals and follow-up care.
• Participate in outreach to engage patients in care.

Skills

Driver's license

BLS certification

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Team collaboration

Vital signs documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate (CAAHEP/NCCT)

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

The Blackburn Medical Assistant will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at the Blackburn Center to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland Eastside community. The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a critical role in patient care. MAs work to support providers and patients throughout the patient visit and are also integral members of the patient care team. MAs provide patient-centered care and work closely with providers and all clinical staff. MAs also work with coordinators, front desk and non-clinical staff to ensure clinic flow is smooth and patient experience is positive.

This role will float between Blackburn and Evergreen Crossing locations.

Blackburn Center makes it easy to access many kinds of help to gain stability. Our east side location brings Central City Concern’s signature health care, housing and employment services together, all under the same roof.

You’ll find treatment for routine health concerns/primary care, mental health support, care for addiction and substance use disorders, an on-site pharmacy, resources to help you find meaningful work, and housing for more than 100 residents, most of whom are in recovery.

Locations: Blackburn Center (12121 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR 97216) and Evergreen Crossing (8225 NE Wasco St. Portland, OR 97220)

Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Friday (7:30am - 5:00pm) and Thursday (7:30am - 11:30am). Saturday and Sunday off!

Compensation: Non-certified: ($25.80 - $34.24 per hour) Certified: ($29.63 - $39.33 per hour)

Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity. External candidates: Offer max is $29.94 per hour (non-certified) and $34.39 per hour (certified) per our Union contract.

Seniority Bid Window Opens: 9/30/26
Seniority Bid Window Closes: 10/8/26

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED

• Completion of a Certificate-level Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational programs (CAAHEP), such as AAMA or NCCT, is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALL APPLICANTS

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year recent, verifiable medical assistant experience within a health care setting.
• Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial driver's training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continue recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Previous experience working with underserved populations, specifically people without stable housing, preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification prior to start.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must have the ability to read labels and distinguish between colors.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a member of the Blackburn Center multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services.
• Actively participate in the integration of services at the Blackburn Center and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Blackburn Center workflows and logistics. Participate in review of Blackburn Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
• Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among Blackburn Center clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested.
• Manage patient flow, including but not limited to:
  • Preparation for pre-visit huddle with clinical team, including chart review for immunizations, screenings, chronic conditions, mental health issues
  • Preparing patients per standard workflow, including but not limited to:
    • Collection, documentation and reporting of patient’s vital signs per clinic protocols.
    • Completion of preventive screening questions
    • Medication reconciliation with patients
  • Exam room stocking and setup pre-visit and clean-up post-visit
  • Completing and documenting provider orders
  • Assisting providers and care team in scheduling of medical referrals
• Administer injectable medications per provider order, with appropriate documentation according to clinic protocols.
• Maintain medical/lab equipment and records in compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and clean supply rooms, exam rooms and MA work stations.
• Receive, document and direct patient telephone calls in a complete and timely manner according to protocols.
• Participate in outreach to patients in order to encourage engagement in care and proactive health measures.
• Complete and document procedures per provider orders and clinic standards.
• Contact pharmacy with new prescriptions and refills.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinic environment, respecting scope of practice and clinic best-practice.
• Observe clients of the same gender as they provide urine drug samples, secure samples via chain of custody procedures.
• Maintain and complete appropriate data entry as it relates to urine drug screens, such as transcribing point of service results as well as lab results and LCMS or GCMS results.
• Ensure that urine drug screen procedure is trauma informed and patient centered.
• Complete any care team duties delegated by Clinical Services Manager.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
• Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and to apply techniques for specific patient needs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of people including the patients and co-workers.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines as needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• Ability to learn and apply training.
• Application of knowledge or capacity to learn procedures including but not limited to: dressing changes, spirometry, injection administration, venipuncture, and specimen processing.
• Strong organizational skills.

AFSCME Union

This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here

www.afscme.org

This position could be subject to Recall Rights: This applies to employees who were previously laid off from a CCC union-represented position. The previous employee may have recall rights to be considered for rehire before internal or external candidates are considered.

Benefits at Central City Concern

We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans!

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Up to 11 recognized Holidays (dependent on schedule) & 2 personal Holidays.
• Amazing 403(b)