Medical Assistant: Patient-Centered Care & Team Support

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs; PTO; job

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland, OR, is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a collaborative clinic team. You will support physicians, prepare patients for visits, and perform tasks like vaccines, phlebotomy, and EHR documentation to ensure smooth patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate patient communication, and a patient-centered approach within primary care or specialty clinics. Certification and EMT options provide pathways to meet qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only)

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Performs a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

MA program or equivalent

Military medical training

Oregon EMT program (Oregon only)

Job description

Legacy Health in Portland, OR, is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a collaborative clinic team. You will support physicians, prepare patients for visits, and perform tasks like vaccines, phlebotomy, and EHR documentation to ensure smooth patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate patient communication, and a patient-centered approach within primary care or specialty clinics. Certification and EMT options provide pathways to meet qualifications.