Medical Assistant II
About The Position
Women's Healthcare Associates (WHA) is hiring a Medical Assistant II for a float position primarily based in NW Portland. The role provides coverage at other WHA clinic locations as staffing needs arise, including SW Portland, NE Portland, and Hillsboro. The Medical Assistant works in partnership with clinicians as an integral member of the care team and has opportunities to learn and grow across providers and obstetrics and gynecology subspecialties. WHA serves more than 50,000 people each year across 12 clinic locations in the Portland area and emphasizes compassionate, inclusive, patient-centered care. WHA offers schedule flexibility, professional development, onboarding, mentorship, ongoing skills training, and opportunities for cross-training and expanded hands-on patient care. The hourly pay range is $21.25–$31.00, with the rate depending on experience and other relevant skills. Shift differentials are available for hours above FTE, Saturday work, and filling in at different hubs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program or licensure as an LPN in Oregon.
- 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.
- Bilingual skills are noted as helpful.
Responsibilities
- Work in close partnership 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 or outside records for clinician review.
- Escort patients to exam rooms.
- Obtain patient histories and perform initial vital-sign assessments 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.
- Provide coverage at other clinic locations as needed based on staffing needs.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, including consideration of four ten-hour days and Saturday and evening opportunities; evening opportunities are currently telehealth only.
- 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 topics.
- Professional development and cross-training opportunities among clinic roles, providers, and specialties.
- Incentives for taking on additional responsibility, such as preceptorship.
- Annual education budget and schedule flexibility to use it.
- Team-building activities and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
