Medical Assistant II

Womens Healthcare Associates Llc; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC is seeking a dynamic Medical Assistant to join a multifaceted OB/GYN care team. This float role supports clinicians across NW Portland and other WHA locations, performing intake, vital signs, and patient prep while building rapport with diverse patients.

You'll preload records, assist in procedures, manage EMR entries in Epic, and collaborate with scheduling, benefits, and clinical staff. Training and growth opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assisting program or licensed as an LPN in Oregon required.
• Certified as an MA through AAMA, NCCT or AMT, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire (required).
• CPR certification (required).
• Prior phlebotomy/injections experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Epic EMR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with clinician as a valued member of the care team.
• Enter patient information from forms into the EMR; preload paper/outside records.
• Prepare patient information for clinician review prior to appointment.
• Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain history and initial vitals.
• Ensure clinician orders are entered and follow-up occurs.
• Collaborate with scheduling and benefits to meet patient needs.
• Model WHA's values and commitment to the patient experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

LPN license in Oregon

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

ROCK STAR Medical Assistant? We're hiring!Light up a room on rooming days? You'll fit right in.This a float position with a primary work location in NW Portland. This position will provide coverage at other WHA clinic locations as needed based on staffing needs. The other locations are SW Portland, NE Portland, and Hillsboro.At WHA, our patients are our people. Together we're a team of dedicated OB/GYN physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners and counselors-and all the people who make it possible for them to do what they do (maybe you, too!)-honoring who it is that walks through our doors as they define and know themselves to be. We're here to uplift them through the quality of our connections, enriching their health and their lives. We take care of 50,000+ people each year across 12 clinic locations throughout the Portland area. Our patients-their backgrounds, situations and physical and emotional needs are as beautifully complex and diverse as they are-and our jobs are to help each and every person thrive.As a Medical Assistant here, you'll have the flexibility and opportunity to learn and grow with different providers and subspecialties within obstetrics and gynecology. Whatever your professional goals, we work with you to achieve them. Interested in partnering with a nurse-midwife to learn more about their holistic, collaborative approach? This is the place. Fascinated by the variety of routine and not-so-routine gynecology issues? Us, too! Love the long-term relationships you develop with patients during pregnancy? You belong here.It's a special Medical Assistant we're looking for. You're kind, relatable, adaptable, open-minded and-of course-trained and eager to learn. Most importantly, you are excited to share your compassion with patients who can be experiencing vulnerable and challenging times. Some have families to take care of, others have made, or may face, brave choices. We're here for all of them. And we'd love to welcome you!WHAT WE OFFER OUR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS:Flexibility with securityWe do our best to meet you where you are in terms of schedule; e.g., four tens, Saturday and evening opportunities (telehealth only for the moment)Hourly rate depending on experience and other helpful skills (bilingual by chance? :)Shift differentials for hours above FTE, Saturday work and filling in at different hubsProfessional growth + supportComprehensive onboarding and onsite mentorship by designated preceptor, plus anytime-access to the central training teamOngoing job-related skills training (patient experience, CPR, medical terminology, cultural competency and health equity topics, among others)Professional development and cross training opportunities among clinic roles, providers and specialties-including more hands-on patient care: NSTs, injections, setting up a sterile field, assisting in procedures, etc.Incentives to take on more responsibility (such as preceptorship)Annual education budget (and the schedule flexibility to use it!)Emphasis on team building and company cultureRelationship building across departments and officesOpportunities to grow and develop personally and professionally through employee resource groupsAbility to have input into WHA's priorities related to job satisfaction and fulfillmentEncouragement to step out of your comfort zone and be part of our continuous evolutionFUN! Energetic, collaborative team that does a tremendous amount of work, but makes time to enjoy one another day-to-day and through events and celebrationsSOME OF WHAT YOU'LL DO HEREWork in close partnership with clinician(s) as an integral and valued member of the care team.Tee-up day by entering information from patient-completed forms into electronic medical record. Preload paper or outside records. Prepare patient information for clinician review prior to appointmentEscort patients to exam rooms. Obtain history and perform initial assessment of vital signs-all while building rapport, helping people feel comfortable and setting the stage for a successful clinician visitFacilitate patient care by assuring clinician's orders are entered and follow-up occursCollaborate with other departments to meet patient needs (scheduling, benefits, etc.)Model WHA's values and commitment to The Patient ExperienceWHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLEHigh school diploma or GED (required)Graduated from an accredited medical assisting program or licensed as an LPN in the state of Oregon (required)Certified as an MA through the AAMA, NCCT or AMT, or, if recently graduated from an accredited MA program-the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date (required)CPR certification (required)Prior experience in phlebotomy/injections strongly preferredExperience with Epic EMR a plus!Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Please be specific with dates of positions, skills, and educational experiences related to the job you are applying for within your application materials.Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.Oregon employers are required by a number of state and federal agencies to display a variety of workplace notices and posters, including:Federal Family and Medical Leave Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdfOregon Family Leave Act: www.oregon.gov/boli/TA/docs/oflaposter2016englishlarge.pdfSERVICE | DIVERSITY | INTEGRITY | EXCELLENCE | TEAMWORK | BELONGING | WELLBEING