Medical Assistant - Primary Care Portland Metro Area - Multiple Clinics

Providence Health & Services; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where your contributions can make a real difference. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential support to patients and healthcare teams. With a focus on compassionate care, you will assist in various clinical tasks, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of service. The organization values your input and offers a culture of respect and empowerment. Enjoy a range of benefits and the potential for hybrid work after six months, making this an exciting opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Premium Float pay

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Health care benefits

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday time off

Life and disability insurance

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent training.
• Experience in a clinical setting with hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient care and maintaining medical records.
• Support clinical tasks like taking vital signs and preparing patients.

Skills

Clerical computer and phone skills

Customer service skills

Medical terminology

Hands-on clinical skills

Taking vital signs

Updating medical records

Performing medical procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants

Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program

Two years of medical training in the Armed Forces

One year of work experience as a medical assistant

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Description

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.

HOME CLINIC: We offer flexible schedules and are hiring for multiple openings in primary and specialty clinics across the Portland Metro area (including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill Counties). We will discuss current open positions and your preferences during the interview.

RESOURCE/FLOAT: The Staffing Resource Department is a float pool of Medical Assistants which serves the PMG clinics in the Portland Metro area. You will serve patients seen in Primary Care, Pediatrics, Specialty Care and Urgent Care. We offer full and part-time availability. If you are interested in variety, the float pool is the place for you!

• Potential for hybrid onsite/virtual work (after 6 months of employment)

• Premium Float pay included

• Mileage reimbursement

The job utilizes a combination of skills including:

• Clerical computer and phone skills

• Customer service/people skills

• Medical terminology

• Hands on clinical skills

Typical job skills include:

• Taking vital signs like pulse and blood pressure

• Updating medications, allergies and other information in patient’s medical records

• Performing some medical procedures, specimen collection and lab testing

The position will support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following the core values of Providence Medical Group – Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Compassion. Medical Assistants work under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed and assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams. Medical Assistants are expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Associate Medical Assistant (MAI)

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

• 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)

Medical Assistant (MAII)

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 by Location:

Associate Medical Assistant, Oregon: Min: $20.38, Max: $30.54

Medical Assistant, Oregon: Min: $22.21, Max: $33.98

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

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.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

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: 356441
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
Workplace Type: On-site