Medical Assistant I
About The Position
Women's Healthcare Associates (WHA) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support OB/GYN physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and counselors across its Portland-area clinics. The role offers opportunities to learn and grow across providers and obstetrics and gynecology subspecialties, while providing compassionate care to patients with diverse backgrounds and needs. The ideal candidate is kind, adaptable, open-minded, trained, and eager to learn, and is committed to helping patients feel comfortable during vulnerable or challenging times. The position includes onboarding and onsite mentorship, ongoing skills training, professional development and cross-training, and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities. Scheduling flexibility may include four 10-hour shifts and Saturday or evening opportunities; evening opportunities are currently telehealth only. The listed hourly pay range is $21.25–$30.00, with compensation based on experience, education, and relevant skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program or an Oregon LPN license.
- Certification as a medical assistant through AAMA, NCCT, or AMT; recent graduates of an accredited medical assisting program must be able to obtain certification within six months of hire.
- CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in phlebotomy and injections is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with clinicians as an integral member of the care team.
- Enter information from patient-completed forms into the electronic medical record before appointments.
- Preload paper records and records from outside providers.
- Prepare patient information for clinician review before appointments.
- Escort patients to exam rooms.
- Obtain patient histories and take initial vital signs while building rapport and helping patients feel comfortable.
- Facilitate patient care by ensuring clinician orders are entered and follow-up occurs.
- Collaborate with other departments, including scheduling and benefits, to meet patient needs.
- Model WHA's values and commitment to the patient experience.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, with efforts to accommodate schedules such as four 10-hour shifts and Saturday or evening opportunities.
- Hourly pay based on experience and relevant skills.
- Shift differentials for hours above FTE, Saturday work, and filling in at different hubs.
- Comprehensive onboarding and onsite mentorship by a designated preceptor, with access to a central training team.
- Ongoing job-related skills training, including patient experience, CPR, medical terminology, cultural competency, and health equity.
- Professional development and cross-training among clinic roles, providers, and specialties.
- Opportunities for more hands-on patient care, including NSTs, injections, setting up a sterile field, and assisting in procedures.
- Incentives for taking on additional responsibilities, such as preceptorship.
- Annual education budget and schedule flexibility to use it.
- Team-building activities and company events and celebrations.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through employee resource groups.
- Opportunity to provide input on WHA priorities related to job satisfaction and fulfillment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
