Medical Assistant - Credentialed for ENT in East Portland (Gateway) and Gresham

The Oregon Clinic•Portland, OR

5d•$25 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Clinic is hiring a full-time Credentialed Medical Assistant to support its Ear, Nose & Throat East at Gateway Clinic in Northeast Portland and its Ear, Nose & Throat Gresham clinic. The role works alongside patient-focused colleagues and physicians to provide efficient, compassionate care tailored to each patient's needs. The primary location is the Gateway Medical Office Building, with occasional travel coverage at the Gresham clinic as needed. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant assists medical staff with gathering patient information, escorting patients, preparing them for examinations, and supporting procedures and specialty-related tests or monitoring. The role also includes appointment scheduling, providing routine health education and treatment or procedure information, using the EMR to process prescriptions and retrieve results and patient files, updating records, and supporting overall department care delivery. The position requires certification through a national agency such as AAMA or NCCT and current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire. ACLS may be required depending on the specialty. Prior Medical Assistant experience is strongly preferred, and ENT experience, EMR experience, and Epic experience are beneficial. The hiring range depends on experience and credentials: Level I, $25.17–$34.05 per hour; Level II, $27.69–$37.46 per hour; Level III, $30.45–$41.20 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and prescription insurance fully covered for employees, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending account options, paid time off, nine paid holidays annually, a wellness program, employee assistance services, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and optional benefits such as pet insurance. The Oregon Clinic describes itself as Oregon's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical and surgical practice, with 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and its business office. The organization emphasizes excellence, compassionate connection, inclusive collaboration, humble listening, integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion, patient safety, and a safe alcohol- and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screenings.

Requirements

Certification through a national agency such as AAMA or NCCT is required.
Current CPR/BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
Demonstrated ability to initiate work, work independently, and multitask effectively.
Excellent attendance and work ethic.
Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
Commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of previous experience as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
ENT specialty experience.
Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
Epic experience.
ACLS may be required by specialty.

Responsibilities

Assist medical staff by collecting information, escorting patients to exam rooms, and preparing patients for examination.
Assist with procedures and perform specialty-related tests and monitoring.
Schedule appointments for new and established patients as needed.
Provide health education and routine information related to medical treatments, procedures, and data collection.
Use the EMR to process prescriptions and retrieve test results and patient files.
Update records as needed.
Assist with the overall delivery of patient care in the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.