Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - MD106

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

3d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs daily administrative tasks and assists with minor clinical procedures to help keep the clinic running smoothly. This is an in-person position at NARA Northwest’s Wellness Center and Indian Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional rotating coverage for the late clinic (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and rotating coverage for a once-monthly Saturday diabetes clinic every few months. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with an hourly wage range of $26.25 to $29.40. NARA Northwest provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. The organization has more than 450 employees and provides services including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives. Employees must comply with NARA NW’s sobriety policies, including refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse on and off the job, and modeling alcohol sobriety in specified work and community contexts. Employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, must sign the organization’s Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy forms as a condition of employment. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.
Active Medical Assistant certification in the State of Oregon.
Annual CPR certification.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Pass a pre-employment or for-cause drug test.
Pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Agree to and comply with NARA NW’s Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety policies as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of recent paid experience performing the listed responsibilities.
Certification as a medication aide.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.

Responsibilities

Prepare clients for treatment procedures or examinations.
Obtain pertinent information about visits, take and record vital signs—including height, weight, and blood pressure—in medical charts, and collect urine samples when indicated.
Perform or prepare for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and hearing or vision tests.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, including urinalysis, urine HGB or HCG, rapid strep, and blood glucose tests.
Maintain supplies in clinic exam rooms.
Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare them for the next client.
Complete required reports and documentation.
Order supplies and vaccines.
Make referral appointments.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and AD&D.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Spending Account.
401(k) with 4% match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Inclement weather days (snow days).
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.