Medical Assistant

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon’s #1 hospital. If you are interested in an opportunity to learn, grow and make a difference, then being a Medical Assistant at OHSU is the right job for you. We want employees who are committed to delivering the best patient care. We will support you with cost saving benefits, and two annual raises, great PTO, and full medical/dental/vision insurance covered 100% for full time employees.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Current BLS certification at hire from the American Heart Association (AHA). New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and an active national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.)
For those completing medical assistant training or formal military medical services training as referenced above in #1 and #2, the following is also required (Those qualifying under the EMT qualification are exempt from this requirement.): The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA) The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) The American Registry of Medical Assistants, awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (R.M.A.) – for those qualifying through #2 above only.
Medical Assistant (MA) certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by the completion of the 6 month probationary period or internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate. Must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Must have relevant work history or have completed EMT or MA schooling within the past 5 years
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Responsibilities

Rooming patients
Collecting patient vital signs
Performing point of care testing
Documenting in the electronic medical record (EHR)
Maintaining clinic flow
Stocking exam rooms
Assisting with procedures and treatments
Communicating with efficiency and diplomacy

Benefits

$2,500 hiring bonus for full time positions
Two annual raises
Great PTO
Full medical/dental/vision insurance covered 100% for full time employees
Salary Range: $25.33 - $34.26 per hour
Ambulatory Float Pool employees receive an additional $1/hr. shift differential
Free Tri-Met and C-Tran Pass, plus free rides on the Aerial Tram and Portland Street Car
Opportunity to promote into a Medical Assistant 2 classification if all criteria is met after one year at OHSU
Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Flexible spending accounts & Health savings account options
Retirement Plans: Oregon PERS Plan or employer matching plans like 403b,401a, and 457b
Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Onsite Childcare Service & Gym
Health & Wellness Program
Career Center