Medical Assistant

About the role

THIS WORK MATTERS! Please attach these REQUIRED items: Your certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA OR your Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited program CPR certification ** You must submit these documents to qualify** This is an Open to fill recruitment ; which means the job posting will close once we have hired our new team members. So apply immediately! This job posting will be used to fill all our Integrated Health Clinics at the below locations: 1. Rockwood, 2020 SE 182nd Ave Portland, OR 97233 2. East County, 600 NE 8th Street Gresham, 3rd floor, OR 97030 3. Mid County Clinic 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236 4. La Clinica de Buena Salud, 6736 NE Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97218 5. North Portland Health Center, 9000 NE Lombard St Portland, OR 97203 6. Northeast Health Center, 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211 7. Southeast Health Center, 3653 SE 34th Ave Portland, OR 97202 8. Health Service Center, 619 NW 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97209 Please indicate which location you would like to work at on your resume or cover letter. The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed towards 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. As the Medical Assistant you will: 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. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package , including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED): Education: Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program. OR Certification: Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA . Candidates hired will be expected to become certified after hire. ***Uncertified Medical Assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed.*** ***If you do not have the certification you must have a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant training program*** Other : CPR certification is required Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting. Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING & EVALUATION (REQUIRED): The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. 1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND 2. Copy of Medical Assistant Certification . If you're uncertified, please attach a copy of your diploma from a Medical Assistant program. 3. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: Demonstrate your leadership experience in a multicultural and diverse team; and How do you meet the qualifications for this position; and Why are you interested in the position Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/