Medical Assistant Trainer, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland in Portland, OR, is seeking a training coordinator to oversee new staff onboarding in outpatient clinics. The role focuses on developing training manuals, standardizing policies, and ensuring clear, effective instruction across services.

The successful candidate will have a High School/GED as a minimum, with an Associate’s degree preferred, and must hold CMA certification. The position offers day shift hours and a collaborative, mission-driven environment within a large

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Trains new employees on process, computer and patient care skills in the outpatient setting.
• Provides detail training on all systems and directs workflow to complete daily tasks within expected time frame.
• Determines initial competency of new staff and acts as a resource for staff questions and assistance.
• Provides communication and clerical support to patients and clinical staff and performs specified patient care activities under supervision to facilitate outpatient clinic operations.
• Disseminates information on new regulatory procedures and conducts regular in-services to keep staff updated on policies and procedures.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Coordinates and oversees the training of new staff in the outpatient setting. Manages and develops training manuals with policies and procedures as a tool for clear and accurate training.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant (CMA) certification: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA (CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT) or Phlebotomy Tech (MA-AMT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (MA-AMT): Required

Essential Functions

• Trains new employees on process, computer and patient care skills in the outpatient setting. Provides detail training on all systems. Provides direction for workflow organization so that daily takes are completed within the expected time frame. Determines initial competency of new staff. Acts as a resource for staff for questions and assistance.
• Provides communication and clerical support to patients and clinical staff and performs specified patient care activities under the direction of the assigned clinical supervisor to facilitate the effective operation of outpatient clinics, and ensures that the clinic's financial viability is secured at the most basic level.
• Demonstrates patient centered/patient valued behaviors and handles potentially stressful situations and multiple tasks simultaneously. Solves problems within the guidelines of established policies and procedures.
• Disseminates information on all new regulatory procedures and ensure training on all new information. Provides regular in-services with staff to keep updated on new polices and procedures. Acts as a resource to staff for questions or assistance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 74696

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-10-30T22:17:08+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Portland, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $20.72 to $31.06. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : NW Regional Heart & Vascular

Shift Length : 8 Hours