Medical Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s invites qualified Medical Assistants to join our outpatient clinics across the U.S. and international locations. The MA will support clinic operations, perform patient rooming, document visits, assist with minor procedures, manage supplies, and support Telehealth as needed.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and BLS; preferred credentials include an Associate Degree and EMR experience. Compensation is determined by experience and equity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Associate degree and/or RMA/CCMA/NCMA certification preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care per current clinic standards.
• Documents interventions and maintains care plans.
• Obtains patient history and vital signs.
• Prepares and maintains exam and treatment areas.
• Obtains and graphs weight, height, arm span, and head circumference as required.
• Lab work completed the same day ordered.
• Assists with monitoring supplies and equipment; notifies when new equipment is needed.
• Applies non-corrective casts per physician direction; removes casts and instructs family on skin care.

Education

High School Diploma/GED Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate Degree

RMA

CCMA

NCMA

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of direct patient care according to current Outpatient Clinic \"Standards of Care.\"
• Documents interventions per policy and 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 \"Growth Chart 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.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!