Medical Assistant
Legacy Health•Lake Oswego, OR
•$24 - $34
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports patient care in a primary care or specialty clinic as part of a collaborative team that may include medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists. The role contributes clinical skills and patient-centered care while helping address patients’ medical needs and barriers to care. Medical Assistants assist with patient care under physician direction, prepare patients for visits and procedures, perform clinical tasks, and provide indirect care through phone and electronic health record workflows.
Requirements
- Experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
- Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or, for Oregon roles, completion of a Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
- Washington and Oregon: Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
- Washington and Oregon: Medical Assistant certification is required within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA. Certification may be required upon hire depending on department needs.
- Oregon: The Medical Assistant certification requirement may instead be met with a current Basic or Advanced Oregon EMT license and national EMT registration with NREMT.
- Washington: Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified certification is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training. This also applies to employees who float into the role.
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 electronic health record, including addressing patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Use the electronic health record to support efficient care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
