Medical Assistant - Urology

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

1d•$24 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in a primary care or specialty clinic as part of a collaborative care team that may include medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists. The role supports patient-centered care, including attention to social determinants of health, and serves as a link between patients and care providers. Under physician direction, the Medical Assistant helps prepare patients for office visits and procedures and performs clinical tasks such as administering vaccines or medications, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing. The position also provides indirect care through phone and electronic health record communications, including responding to patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.

Requirements

Experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or, in Oregon, completion of a Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required in Washington and Oregon.
Medical assistant certification is required within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA, subject to department needs and applicable state requirements.
In Washington, current Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified certification is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training; this applies to employees who float into the role.
In Oregon, the medical assistant certification requirement may instead be met with a current Basic or Advanced Oregon EMT license and national EMT registration with NREMT.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting is preferred.
AAMA certification is preferred.
Medical assistant certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
Perform patient care activities, including vaccine or medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
Provide indirect patient care by phone or through the electronic health record, including addressing patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
Use the electronic health record to support efficient care.