Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

20h•$24 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in a primary care or specialty clinic and supports patient care under the direction of physicians. The role is part of a collaborative care team that may include medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists. The position emphasizes patient-centered care and attention to social determinants of health. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits and procedures; carrying out clinical activities such as vaccine and medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing; and providing indirect care by responding to patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments through phone or the electronic health record. The Medical Assistant uses the EHR 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 positions, completion of a Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
For Washington and Oregon positions, current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
For Washington and Oregon positions, MA certification is required within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA, subject to the stated Oregon EMT alternative.
For Washington positions, Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified certification is required, including required Washington State AIDS training.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
AAMA certification is preferred; certification upon hire is preferred.
Depending on departmental needs, certification may be required upon hire.

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 to support efficient care.