On-Call Medical Assistant-Certified and Uncertified MA

Medical Assistant

This is an open to fill recruitment; which means the job posting will close once we have hired our new team members. So apply immediately! This job posting will be used to fill on-call positions at our integrated health clinics at the below locations:

1. Rockwood, 2020 SE 182nd Ave Portland, OR 97233

2. East County, 600 NE 8th Street Gresham, 3rd floor, OR 97030

3. Mid County Clinic 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236

4. La Clinica De Buena Salud, 6736 NE Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97218

5. North Portland Health Center, 9000 NE Lombard St Portland, OR 97203

6. Northeast Health Center, 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211

7. Southeast Health Center, 3653 SE 34th Ave Portland, OR 97202

8. Health Service Center, 619 NW 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97209

Please indicate which location you would like to work at on your resume or cover letter. Types of jobs this recruitment will fill will be on-call positions (up to 20 hours per week). Uncertified medical assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed. The certified medical/uncertified assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed towards the prevention of disease and promotion of health using professional clinical support for quality patient care. This position works as part of a care delivery team and works closely with physicians and mid-level providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care.

As the certified medical/uncertified assistant you will:

• Provide patient follow-up (i.e.: after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicate normal lab results and reminder phone calls)
• Support back office clinic flow and time management for providers.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Review immunizations, forecast and administer immunizations for clients of all ages.
• Perform medical treatments such as simple wound care, ear irrigations, suture removal and fluoride treatments.
• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned and ready for use.
• Provide back-up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs.
• Complete assigned quality control/assurance activities
• Provide back-up to the preventative MA.

Diversity and inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a health department employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse populations the health department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the county's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

To qualify: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required minimum qualifications/transferable skills:

Education/experience/training: Requires graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program. Certification (if have one): Certification through a nationally recognized medical assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA, is required. Candidates hired will be expected to become certified after hire. CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire). Other: Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences that are relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening & evaluation: Required: The application packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application - An application/resume demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications; AND - Copy of medical assistant certification (if you have one). You can attach this to your application while applying in Workday -If you're uncertified, please attach a copy of your certificate of completion from a medical assistant program. - CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire). Optional: A cover letter addressing the following: Demonstrate your leadership experience in a multicultural and diverse team; and How do you meet the qualifications for this position; and Why are you interested in the position Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting additional items from the recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

The selection process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of application/resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process. Phone screen Oral exam Consideration of top candidates Background, reference, and education checks