Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Hep C Free Program - MD169

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assigned to the Hep C Initiative supports the goals of the Hepatitis Elimination Initiative Pilot Program through daily outreach, clinical, and administrative work, as well as clinic workflows. The role provides direct patient care in clinic and outreach settings, collaborates with interdisciplinary medical, mental health, and substance use recovery teams, and helps connect clients with needed services through extensive patient navigation. This is an in-person position based at the Wellness Center and Indian Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon, with work at community-based outreach events, including outdoors. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; evenings and/or weekends are often required. The listed wage range is $26.25–$29.40 per hour, non-exempt. NARA NW provides education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need. The organization has more than 450 employees and provides services including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active national certification as a Medical Assistant.
Current CPR certification, renewed annually.
Must pass a pre-employment or for-cause drug test.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Employees must comply with NARA NW's sobriety policies and sign the Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.
Two years of recent paid experience performing the responsibilities described.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake, collect vital signs, conduct risk screening and phlebotomy, and perform point-of-care testing for HCV, HIV, and STIs according to the NARA NW MA Competency Guidebook.
Accurately document care in medical charts, maintain clean examination areas, and assist with follow-up tasks.
Participate in community outreach and help connect patients with services and resources through patient navigation.
Prepare clients for treatment procedures and follow-up examinations.
Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and monitor their progress through patient navigation.
Room patients, obtain pertinent visit information, take and record height, weight, and blood pressure, and collect urine samples when indicated.
Perform or prepare for procedures such as EKGs, injections, and hearing or vision tests.
Perform or support CLIA-waived laboratory testing, including urinalysis, urine HGB or HCG, rapid strep, flu, COVID, RSV, and blood glucose testing.
Maintain and stock medical, administrative, and other supplies for outreach and daily operations.
Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare them for the next client.
Work collaboratively with medical, mental health, and substance use recovery teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for employees working at least 20 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.