Medical Assistant
Legacy Health•Woodburn, OR
•$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 serves as a link between patients and care providers. The position performs clinical and administrative patient-care tasks under physician direction, uses the electronic health record, and helps patients access follow-up care.
Requirements
- Experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
- Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; alternatively, completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
- For Oregon positions, completion of a Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program may meet the education requirement.
- For Washington and Oregon positions, current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
- MA certification is required within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
- For Oregon positions, the MA certification requirement may instead be met by a current Basic or Advanced Oregon EMT license and national EMT registration with NREMT.
- For Washington positions, Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training; this applies to employees who float into the role.
Nice To Haves
- One year of back-office medical assistant experience in a clinic setting is preferred.
- AAMA certification is preferred; certification upon hire is preferred.
- Certification upon hire may be required depending on departmental needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
- Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
- Perform patient-care activities such as 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, dental, and vision 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
