Patient Care Medical Assistant – Immunizations & Lab Support

Multnomah County; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement savings

Low-cost health and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Work-life balance focus

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department seeks a Medical Assistant to join multiple locations in the Portland area. You will follow up with patients, assist providers, prepare exam spaces, and support clinical workflows across back-office tasks and phlebotomy duties.

Required certification (CMA or equivalent) and CPR, with a path to full certification after hire. Evening/weekend requirements may apply; a criminal background check is possible.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA).
• Uncertified Medical Assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed; if you do not have certification you must have diploma from accredited MA training program.
• CPR certification is required.
• May be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Patient follow-up (i.e.: after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicate normal lab results and 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 would 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

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent

Job description

Multnomah County Health Department seeks a Medical Assistant to join multiple locations in the Portland area. You will follow up with patients, assist providers, prepare exam spaces, and support clinical workflows across back-office tasks and phlebotomy duties.

Required certification (CMA or equivalent) and CPR, with a path to full certification after hire. Evening/weekend requirements may apply; a criminal background check is possible.