Care Team Medical Assistant (I-II-III, IV)
About the role
Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission-focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of belonging, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. The Care Team Medical Assistant (I-II-III, IV) position is located at the West Salem Clinic, 1233 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR. Position status: Full-Time.
Responsibilities
As an active member of the care team, you are primarily responsible for assisting patients throughout routine office visits and health management. In this role, you will contribute to monitoring and maintaining the patient’s health record through careful, accurate, and complete performance of tasks and documentation.
Qualifications
- Education and training in a Medical Assistant/Nursing/Medical program that includes coursework in pharmacology/administration of medications preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification as an RMA, CMA, NCMOA, NCMA, preferred.
- CPR certified in infant, child, and adult levels.
- One year of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred.
- Bilingual preferred – Bilingual in English/another language and able to pass proficiency testing.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
- 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
- Flex Spending Account
- PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions (40 hrs./wk.) up to 20 hours monthly as tenure grows
- 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions
- Continuing Education & Training Benefits
- Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday – Friday with rotating Saturdays.