Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant, Tigard - Pacific Medical Group Tigard, OR Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant in Tigard! Pacific Medical Group of Praxis Health, would like to invite reliable, friendly and energetic Medical Assistants with outstanding people skills to join our team. Why Join Us? Competitive pay: $19.50-$23/hour, depending on experience Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with discretionary employer match, and paid time off A collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills are valued About the Role As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities will include: Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, medical history, and allergy/asthma updates. Accurately documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR). Assisting providers with clinical procedures and testing. Managing clinical tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription support. Contributing to daily team flow, supporting both patients and fellow staff. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant Ability tomulti-task and provide support to multiple providers Strongcustomer service skills and attention to detail BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire) Experience withelectronic medical records (EMR) preferred About Our Company Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost‑efficient and cutting‑edge. Come see how healthcare is done right! General Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment:Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. OSHA Category This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series. Desired Type of Employment Full-time Part-time Temporary It is our company policy to provide, free of charge, the Hepatitis Vaccine Series for all employees of the company who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. 1. Employees will be counseled upon hire regarding the vaccination series. 2. Upon the signing of the proper form, the employee will begin their series at the next scheduled vaccination day after hiring. 3. The series will be administered by a nurse at a designated clinic or hospital. 4. Documentation will be kept in the employee's permanent Personnel File. 5. When necessary, the Medical Director will determine follow up protocol. Eligibility for Hepatitis Vaccine will be decided by the employee's supervisor based on their possible exposure to blood or body fluids during job performance, such as (but not limited to): Phlebotomy, Sample handling, Testing, Courier of Specimens, Direct patient contact/care, Janitorial Services. As set forth in Praxis Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr