About the position
Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Credentialed Medical Assistant or Non-Credentialed Medical Assistant at the Center for Advanced Surgery East Clinic in Northeast Portland. This role involves working collaboratively with patient-focused colleagues and physicians to deliver high-value care. Every person at TOC contributes to the mission of providing world-class care with kindness and empathy, making a positive impact on the local community and the ecosystem of care. By ensuring a consistent, efficient, and easy experience for patients and stakeholders, you will help deliver tailored care to each patient's needs.
Responsibilities
• Assisting medical staff by collecting information, escorting patients to exam rooms, and preparing patients for examination.
• Performing complex patient care associated with the specialty and assisting with procedures and tests.
• Providing health education and routine information related to medical treatments, procedures, and data collection.
• Utilizing EMR to process prescriptions, retrieve test results, and patient files.
• Scheduling appointments for established patients.
• Obtaining needed imaging for physician review.
• Ordering labs.
• Facilitating prescriptions.
• Coverage of patient advice line.
• Processing referrals to outside entities.
• Updating records as needed.
• Assisting with the overall delivery of patient care in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Certification through a national agency such as AAMA, NCCT, etc. is strongly preferred.
• Medical Assistants must be certified within 90 days.
• Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience with EPIC is strongly preferred.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
Nice-to-haves
• Specialty Care and Phlebotomy experience is a plus!
• New GRADS, MA, and CNAs are Welcome to apply!
• ACLS may be required by specialty.
Benefits
• Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
• Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance