Medical Assistant

Central City Concern•Portland, OR

14d•$25 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Blackburn Medical Assistant will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at the Blackburn Center to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland Eastside community. The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a critical role in patient care. MAs work to support providers and patients throughout the patient visit and are also integral members of the patient care team. MAs provide patient-centered care and work closely with providers and all clinical staff. MAs also work with coordinators, front desk and non-clinical staff to ensure clinic flow is smooth and patient experience is positive. This role will float between Blackburn and Evergreen Crossing locations. Blackburn Center makes it easy to access many kinds of help to gain stability. Our east side location brings Central City Concern’s signature health care, housing and employment services together, all under the same roof. You’ll find treatment for routine health concerns/primary care, mental health support, care for addiction and substance use disorders, an on-site pharmacy, resources to help you find meaningful work, and housing for more than 100 residents, most of whom are in recovery.

Requirements

Completion of a Certificate-level Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational programs (CAAHEP), such as AAMA or NCCT, is required.
High School or GED required.
Minimum of one (1) year recent, verifiable medical assistant experience within a health care setting.
Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial driver's training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continue recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
Must have current BLS certification prior to start.
Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
Must have the ability to read labels and distinguish between colors.
Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
Must possess the ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.
Previous experience working with underserved populations, specifically people without stable housing, preferred.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the Blackburn Center multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services.
Actively participate in the integration of services at the Blackburn Center and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Blackburn Center workflows and logistics. Participate in review of Blackburn Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among Blackburn Center clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested.
Manage patient flow, including but not limited to: Preparation for pre-visit huddle with clinical team, including chart review for immunizations, screenings, chronic conditions, mental health issues Preparing patients per standard workflow, including but not limited to: Collection, documentation and reporting of patient’s vital signs per clinic protocols. Completion of preventive screening questions Medication reconciliation with patients Exam room stocking and setup pre-visit and clean-up post-visit Completing and documenting provider orders Assisting providers and care team in scheduling of medical referrals
Administer injectable medications per provider order, with appropriate documentation according to clinic protocols.
Maintain medical/lab equipment and records in compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
Maintain and clean supply rooms, exam rooms and MA work stations.
Receive, document and direct patient telephone calls in a complete and timely manner according to protocols.
Participate in outreach to patients in order to encourage engagement in care and proactive health measures.
Complete and document procedures per provider orders and clinic standards.
Contact pharmacy with new prescriptions and refills.
Maintain a clean, safe clinic environment, respecting scope of practice and clinic best-practice.
Observe clients of the same gender as they provide urine drug samples, secure samples via chain of custody procedures.
Maintain and complete appropriate data entry as it relates to urine drug screens, such as transcribing point of service results as well as lab results and LCMS or GCMS results.
Ensure that urine drug screen procedure is trauma informed and patient centered.
Complete any care team duties delegated by Clinical Services Manager.
Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision
Student loan repayment options
Retirement savings matching plans
Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
Up to 11 recognized Holidays (dependent on schedule) & 2 personal Holidays.
Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance coverage.
Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.