Medical Aide: Medical Assistant

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

Oregon State University Student Health Services is hiring a full-time Medical Aide: Medical Assistant for a 9-month position. The Medical Assistant supports student health, well-being, and academic success as part of a collaborative healthcare team in a nationally accredited ambulatory care setting. The position works alongside physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, providing direct clinical support, telehealth services, patient education, procedural assistance, and support for quality improvement initiatives.

The role is based in a health care environment and is considered essential, so the incumbent may be required to report during emergency university closures or work curtailments. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch, totaling 40 hours per week. Varied shifts, weekends, and some summer hours may be requested. The position involves daily exposure to communicable diseases, occasional patient transfers, and occasional lifting of supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Six months of experience providing health care support in a health care facility, or completion of a vocational training program in a health care support area such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check and determination of position qualification under University Standard 05-010 et seq.; incumbents must self-report convictions, and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• Ability to occasionally assist in patient transfers and occasionally lift supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work the regular Monday-through-Friday schedule and, if requested, varied shifts, weekends, and some summer hours.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred (CMA, CCMA, NCCT, or NCMA).
• Current Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) license preferred.
• Applicants currently completing an accredited Medical Assistant program and eligible to obtain certification by the start date are encouraged to apply.
• One year of experience in the medical field and/or completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits, collect health information, obtain and document vital signs, and support high-quality healthcare services.
• Assist healthcare providers with medication and vaccine administration, diagnostic testing, telehealth support, procedural assistance, and patient monitoring.
• Coordinate patient care and communication among students, providers, and healthcare team members to support continuity of care and timely follow-up.
• Manage patient communications, respond to telephone and electronic inquiries, process clinical information, and support daily provider schedules.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and organizational confidentiality and record-management standards.
• Maintain exam room readiness, manage supplies, process specimens and documentation, and contribute to a safe, organized clinical environment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and participate in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and activities supporting student health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

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