Medical Assistant - Primary and Specialty Care Portland Metro Area - Multiple Clinics

Providence St. Joseph's Health•Portland, OR

37d•$20 - $34

About The Position

We are growing and hiring for multiple openings in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics in the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill Counties). We offer flexible schedules. We will discuss current open positions and your preferences during the interview. Primary Care includes: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Depending on availability, our Specialty Metro Clinics include but are not limited to: Dermatology Cardiology Hematology/Oncology Endocrinology/Infectious Disease Neurology/Physiatry Pediatrics Women's/OBGYN Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. The position will support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following the core values of Providence Medical Group - Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Compassion. Medical Assistants work under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed and assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams. Medical Assistants are expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

Coursework/Training - Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or,
Coursework/Training - Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or,
Coursework/Training - Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or,
Coursework/Training - Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
Upon Hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)
6 months Healthcare experience
6 months Medical Assistant experience

Nice To Haves

6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment
6 months of previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR)
Upon Hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, updating patient records, collecting specimens, and assisting with procedures
Provide administrative support including scheduling, documentation, and patient communication
Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology and basic clinical skills
Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records, all in compliance with established policies and regulations.
Medical Assistants work under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed and assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients.
This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams.