MA Ontario Family Medicine Clinic Full-Time

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

About the role

The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group is hiring two Medical Assistants for a new family medicine clinic located inside the Ontario Medical Center. These positions will work with a Physician and Nurse Practitioner new to Saint Alphonsus but familiar with the Ontario community. This clinic will provide quality and convenient healthcare services for all family medical needs, including general wellness, urgent care, and chronic disease diagnosis and management.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary Medical Assistant duties
• Administer immunizations and assist with minor procedures
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care (POC) testing, urinalysis (UAs), and ear lavages
• Complete tasks and orders in the task inbox

Providers primarily see adult and geriatric patients but may also see younger patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required at hire)
• MA certification required within 90 days of hire from one of the following approved agencies:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Healthcare Association (CCMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
  • National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
  • National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification (from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network) required at hire

For New Graduates:

• MA certificate of completion from an accredited program or school
• Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship or 6 months of MA experience (even with MA certification)

For Experienced Medical Assistants:

• 1 year of MA experience OR current MA certification OR obtain/renew certification within 90 days of hire

Note: EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward MA certification.

Skills

• Strong customer service skills
• Solid follow-through and critical thinking
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Commitment to excellent patient care

Schedule

40 hours per week, with options for either 4 × 10-hour shifts or 5 × 8-hour shifts. Hours will be approximately 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Location

Saint Alphonsus Ontario Medical Center
351 SW 9th Street, Ontario, OR 97914

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay
• Generous PTO
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including:
  • Retirement planning and matching
  • College savings plans for family members
  • Multiple life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities

We foster personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to develop your career while supporting work-life balance in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.