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

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

5d • 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, with occasional as-needed travel coverage at its ENT Gresham Clinic. The role works alongside physicians and a collaborative, patient-focused team to help deliver efficient, high-value care with kindness and empathy.

The Medical Assistant supports the medical staff by collecting patient information, escorting patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, and performing specialty-related tests and monitoring. The role also schedules appointments, provides routine health education and information about treatments and procedures, uses the EMR to process prescriptions and retrieve test results and patient files, updates records, and assists with the overall delivery of patient care. Other duties may be assigned as needs evolve.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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. The Oregon Clinic describes itself as Oregon’s largest physician-owned, multispecialty medical and surgical practice, with 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and its business office.

Requirements

• Certification through a national agency such as AAMA or NCCT is required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to initiate work, work independently, and effectively multitask.
• 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 is a plus.
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is preferred.
• Epic experience is a plus.
• ACLS may be required by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from patients and escort them to exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• 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 patient records as needed.
• Assist with the overall delivery of patient care in the department.
• Provide occasional as-needed travel coverage at the ENT Gresham Clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and prescription insurance covered at 100%.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid Time Off.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Wellness program and employee assistance services.
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered.
• Employee discounts.
• Optional benefits, including pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed