Medical Assistant - Credentialed for General Surgery & Burn Specialists in North Portland

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Clinic is hiring a full-time Credentialed Medical Assistant for its General Surgery & Burn Specialists Clinic in North Portland, located at Legacy Emanuel Medical Office Building 2. This role supports surgeons and a patient-focused care team in delivering consistent, efficient, high-value care with kindness and empathy. The position works 36 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a rotating half-day per week to balance personal needs.

Compensation is based on experience and credentials: Level I, $25.17–$34.05 per hour; Level II, $27.69–$37.46 per hour; Level III, $30.45–$41.20 per hour. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals and histories, supporting high-volume burn and wound care, assisting with minor office procedures, coordinating referrals and appointments, updating records, and supporting other team members. Responsibilities and working conditions may change as clinic needs evolve.

Requirements

• Certification through a national agency such as AAMA or NCCT is required.
• Obtain current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate work, work independently, and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
• Commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous experience as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
• Specialty experience and strong interpersonal skills are a plus.
• Prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience is strongly preferred.
• Epic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals, accurate histories, and medication lists.
• Perform high-volume burn and wound care and dressing changes daily.
• Assist surgeons with minor office procedures.
• Coordinate outgoing referrals and ensure loop closure.
• Schedule appointments for new and established patients.
• Back up team members and provide other support as needed.
• Update records as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee-paid-at-100% medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Robust wellness program and employee assistance services.
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered.
• Employee discounts.
• Optional benefits such as pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed