Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - MD106

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs daily administrative tasks and assists with minor clinical procedures to help the clinic run smoothly. The role is in person at NARA Northwest’s Wellness Center and Indian Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon, and is generally scheduled 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. The hourly wage range is $26.25–$29.40, non-exempt. NARA Northwest provides education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that are culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. The organization has over 450 employees and provides services including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives. Employees agree to comply with NARA Northwest’s drug- and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies, including signing the required certification 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.
Must pass pre-employment or for-cause drug testing.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Agree to comply with NARA Northwest’s drug-free/alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies and sign the required forms 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 (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 stock supplies for clinic examination rooms.
Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare them for the next client.
Complete necessary reports and documents.
Order supplies and vaccines.
Make referral appointments.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for 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.