Medical Assistant - Float - Portland Metro Area

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Financial security support

Job summary

Providence is hiring for Medical Assistant and Associate Medical Assistant positions in Portland, Oregon. The Medical Assistants will provide both clinical and administrative support to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds and possess skills such as obtaining vital signs and administering injections.

The roles require different experience levels and offer competitive salary ranges, with comprehensive benefits focusing on employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants.
• Completed a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care under direction of a licensed practitioner.
• Perform clinical and administrative duties.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Customer service

Education

Graduate from an accredited school for medical assistants

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship program

Two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces

Job description

This is a combined posting for a Medical Assistant and Assoc 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 three 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.

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.