Certified Medical Assistant (Sandy Clinic)
About the Role
The Clackamas County Sandy Health Center is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. In this role, you will provide routine medical assistance to professional health care providers and care team administrative support. We are committed to using the latest in medical practices that focus on each patient as an individual, and we work to take care of the health and wellness of the whole person. We work in an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care, behavioral health, and dental services all under one roof and take pride in providing high quality healthcare to Clackamas County residents. This is an exciting opportunity to not only use your skills and knowledge, but also have the opportunity to work with a wide-range of skilled professionals and serve a very diverse group of patients. As a member of the team, you must maintain a caring and supportive attitude towards patients, family members, visitors, providers and co-workers. CMAs assist in maintaining a smooth, punctual, and efficient patient flow.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range: $27.583752 - $34.785454. Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are NOT required for this position. However, if a candidate does possess the skills, there is a sporadic 5% add-to-pay, when skills are used and approved by the supervisor.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills
- Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant by a nationally recognized program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as EPIC.
Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable Skills
- Experience in primary family care and/or pediatric care clinic.
- Bilingual fluency (Spanish).
Typical Tasks
- Greet and prepare patients for visits; obtain medical history, vital signs, and gather necessary records.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures, including wound care, dressing changes, and providing follow-up instructions.
- Perform basic first aid (lavage, dressing changes, stitch removal, minor injury treatment).
- Collect specimens and perform diagnostic tests (e.g., hemoglobin, pregnancy, urine, blood glucose, EKG, hearing/vision).
- Process and deliver specimens to labs; record test results.
- Administer immunizations, injections, medications, and perform blood draws under provider supervision.
- Maintain exam rooms, stock and order medical supplies, and sterilize instruments.
- Schedule appointments, manage referrals, respond to inquiries, process records, and support data entry and clinic reporting.
- Collaborate with providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
Work Schedule
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Schedule is: 8AM-5PM four (4) days of the week and will be scheduled 10AM-7PM one (1) day of the week. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
- Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check.
- Driving is required for County business. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Benefits
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
- Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including 12 hours of vacation accrued per month. Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrued per month.
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP): Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.) OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65.
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- A Choice of Dental Plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Longevity pay.
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan.
- A variety of additional optional benefits.
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
About the Department
Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents. We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers. Health Centers is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.
Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring healthy families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
- EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
- EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
- ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.