Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical AssistantJoin our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Portland Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR! Medical Assistants are the backbone of our care teams. They play a vital, hands-on role in ensuring every patient receives safe, compassionate, and seamless care. From preparing patients for their visit to supporting providers during clinical procedures, MAs are often the first and last point of connection in a patient's experience. Their attention to detail, clinical skills, and ability to build trust with patients make them essential to our mission. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, our MAs are not only valued professionals but also crucial partners in delivering high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. Their work strengthens every aspect of our clinic operations and directly impacts patient health and satisfaction. Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.Position Highlights:0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)EMR system is EPIC$24.42-$35.95/hour DOE$2,500.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:At Hire: $750.00At 180 days (6 months): $1,000.00At 12 months: $750.00Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!What You'll Do:Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, vital signs, treatments, medications, immunizations, and lab documentation in the EMRPrepare for patient visits by reviewing charts, ensuring required reports and referrals are present, coordinating updates with the Provider team, and supporting daily pre-visit planningPrepare exam rooms and patients for visits, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready and sanitized, explaining procedures, and responding to patient questions within scopeAssist Providers during exams, procedures, treatments, and minor surgeries while anticipating needs and supporting efficient, team-based careCollect and process laboratory specimens, complete screenings, follow up on test results as directed, and administer medications as ordered by a physicianQualifications:High school diploma or GEDCompletion of one of the following:Graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program (minimum 720 hours, including 160-hour clinical externship), ORCompletion of a state-approved Medical Assistant apprenticeship, ORCompletion of at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education, OREquivalent military training related to medical assisting, ORCurrently certified Medical Assistant or eligible to sit for certificationNational Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire through one of the following:American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)American Medical Technologists (AMT)National Healthcareer Association (NHA)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)CPR certification is required within 90 days of hireSpanish-speaking skills are preferred at a level 10Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicineStrong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situationsExcellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloadsProficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMROur Mission Statement "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."