Practice Lead (Outpatient) (Clinical), Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,293 - 45,405; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to oversee daily operations within a medical practice. This role involves managing personnel, financial functions, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with various required certifications. Pay ranges from $21.99 to $32.96 hourly.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Five years' technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of medical practice with 1–3 providers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and policies.
• Manage billing and collection processes effectively.

Skills

BLS certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Phlebotomy certificate

Technical experience

Training in audiometry and vision

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

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 Summary

In partnership with the Practice Manager or Administrator, helps to oversee the daily operations of one medical practice with 1–3 providers, including personnel, financial, clerical, housekeeping, maintenance, and purchasing functions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent (Preferred); Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred); Five years' technical experience (Preferred).
• Licensing and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required.
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), American Medical Technologist (RMA), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistant (CCMA), Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute (National Certifying Board of Medical Assistants or NCMA) partnered with Nation center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Required.
  • Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred.
  • Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred.
  • 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 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Required.
• Facility Specific License/Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required.

Essential Functions

• Supports and performs certified medical assistant back‑office functions as needed. Helps to oversee and give guidance to the operations of the assigned clinics. Ensures clinics are operated in accordance with regulatory requirements and AHPS policies and procedures. Communicates operational opportunities and best practices to the Practice Manager or Administrator.
• Works with the Practice Manager or Administrator to ensure that the appropriate revenue management policies, procedures and systems are in place to allow for billing and collection effectiveness.
• Utilizes the appropriate performance reporting structures, including performance scorecards, operations and financial reporting (such as performance ratio analysis and other region and/or clinic specific metrics).
• Exercises independent judgment in training, coaching, and overseeing assigned staff.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to 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.

Location and Compensation

Location: Portland, OR, United States. Pay Range: $21.99 to $32.96 per hour.