Medical Assistant

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to support clinic operations, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, and assisting with minor procedures. Telehealth support is also provided as needed, with a focus on clear communication and teamwork to enhance patient-family care experiences.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Certified Medical Assistant credential, and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Associate degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform patient rooming and document visits
• Assist with minor procedures and casts as directed
• Obtain vital signs and patient history
• Prepare and maintain exam and treatment areas
• Support Telehealth services when applicable
• Manage supplies and equipment, notify when new equipment is needed

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Associate Degree

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families. Shriners Portland is looking for a PRN, Medical Assistant to join the team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of direct patient care according to current Outpatient Clinic “Standards of Care.” Documents interventions per policyand lists plan consistently
• Obtains patient history and vital signs
• Prepares and maintains exam and treatment areas
• Obtains and graphs patient’s weight, height, arm span, and head circumference according to Outpatient Clinic “GrowthChart Graphing (Plotting)”
• Lab work completed the same day ordered
• Assists with monitoring supplies and equipment with PCA/cast tech. Maintains equipment and notifies supervisor/manager when new equipment is needed
• Applying non-corrective casts at physician’s direction
• Safely removing casts, cleans patient, covers affected limb and instructs family on skin care

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree
• RMA, CCMA, NCMA
• 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care
• EMR Systems

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.