Medical Assistant - Float - Portland Metro Area

Providence; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 29,384 - 49,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Float pay

Mileage reimbursement if eligible

Job summary

Providence in the United States is looking for Medical Assistants and Associate Medical Assistants to support patient care through both administrative and clinical duties. The roles involve direct patient interaction under the guidance of licensed practitioners, ensuring proper care delivery and support.

The ideal candidates should possess relevant training or experience, including coursework, certifications, and clinical skills. Attractive benefits are offered, along with opportunities to grow professionally within a patient-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a medical assistant.
• Healthcare experience of 6 months or more required.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
• Perform administrative and clinical duties as necessary.
• Work both as a Medical Assistant II and I depending on qualifications.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Customer service

Education

Graduate from an accredited school for medical assistants

National Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

This is a combined posting for a Medical Assistant and Associate Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these positions, we encourage you to apply.

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.

The Medical Assistant (MA) I works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met through both administrative and clinical duties. An MA I 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 Medical Group 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.

Resource/Float

The Staffing Resource Department is a float pool of Medical Assistants which serves the PMG clinics in the Portland Metro area (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill counties). You will serve patients seen in Primary Care, Pediatrics, and Specialty Care. We offer full and part-time availability. If you are interested in variety, the float pool is the place for you!

• Premium Float pay included
• Mileage reimbursement if eligible

Medical Assistant

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
• 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

Salary Range: Min: $23.27, Max: $35.60

Associate Medical Assistant

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants, or
• Coursework/Training and Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or
• Coursework/Training and has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces, or
• Coursework/Training and 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
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• 6 months of previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Salary Range: Min: $21.33, Max: $31.98

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.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate\'s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requisition ID: 442167

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 5011 PMG N STAFFING

Work Location: On-site

Pay Range: See Posting – See Posting

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.