On-Call Medical Assistant-Certified and Uncertified MA

Multnomah County; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 37,002 - 45,515; Part time

Job summary

Multnomah County in Oregon is seeking a Certified Medical/Uncertified Assistant to support the patient care team across clinics, providing clinical support to prevent disease and promote health.

The role includes patient follow-up, exam preparation, immunizations, basic treatments, lab duties, and ensuring a stocked, clean exam room.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA) is required; candidates hired will be expected to become certified after hire.
• CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, if required.
• Uncertified Medical Assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient follow‑up (e.g., after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicating lab results, reminder phone calls).
• Support back‑office clinic flow and time management for providers.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Review immunizations, forecast, and administer immunizations for clients of all ages.
• Perform medical treatments such as simple wound care, ear irrigations, suture removal, and fluoride treatments.
• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned, and ready for use.
• Provide back‑up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs.
• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities.
• Provide back‑up to the preventative MA.

Education

Medical Assistant program

MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/CCMA)

CPR certification

Background check

Job description

Pay Range: $26.86 - $33.04 hourly.

Job Type: On-Call (up to 20 hours per week). Exemption Status: Unexempt.

Locations

• Rockwood – 2020 SE 182nd Ave Portland, OR 97233
• East County – 600 NE 8th St Gresham, 3rd floor, OR 97030
• Mid County Clinic – 12710 SE Division St Portland, OR 97236
• La Clinica de Buena Salud – 6736 NE Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97218
• North Portland Health Center – 9000 NE Lombard St Portland, OR 97203
• Northeast Health Center – 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211
• Southeast Health Center – 3653 SE 34th Ave Portland, OR 97202
• Health Service Center – 619 NW 6th Ave, 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97209

Job Overview

The Certified Medical/Uncertified Assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed toward the prevention of disease and promotion of health using professional clinical support for quality patient care. This position works as part of a care delivery team and works closely with physicians and mid-level providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient follow‑up (e.g., after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicating lab results, reminder phone calls)
• Support back‑office clinic flow and time management for providers
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures
• Review immunizations, forecast, and administer immunizations for clients of all ages
• Perform medical treatments such as simple wound care, ear irrigations, suture removal, and fluoride treatments
• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned, and ready for use
• Provide back‑up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs
• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities
• Provide back‑up to the preventative MA

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program
• Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA) is required; candidates hired will be expected to become certified after hire
• CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire)
• Uncertified Medical Assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, if required

EEO Statement

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