Medical Assistant

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

8d•$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 whole-person care, including attention to social determinants of health, and connects patients with their care providers through clinical and administrative support. The position performs patient-care activities under physician direction and uses the electronic health record to support efficient care.

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, for Oregon only, completion of a Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
For Washington and Oregon, current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
MA certification is required within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA, subject to the stated state-specific alternatives and department needs.
For Washington positions, 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.
For Oregon positions, the MA certification requirement may instead be met by a current Oregon Basic or Advanced 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.
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 and medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
Provide indirect patient care by phone or through the EHR, including addressing patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
Use the electronic health record for efficient care.