Medical Assistant - Cardiology
Legacy Health · Beaverton, OR · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$23.93/hrFull-time
About the role
Join our team as a Medical Assistant in a primary care or specialty clinic, where you’ll play a key role in caring for the whole person—addressing both medical needs and social determinants of health. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists, to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset will make you a vital link between patients and their care providers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
- Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
- Perform patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
- Provide indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Utilize the electronic health record for efficient care.
Qualifications
- One year of experience as a clinic back-office medical assistant preferred.
- Education: Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only).
- Licensure: MA certification required within one year from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA. Alternatively, current Oregon EMT license and national EMT registration (NREMT) may meet this requirement (Oregon only). Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for those working or floating in Washington.
- Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
- Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on work necessities (e.g., cell phones).
- A hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun.
Pay
USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 per hour.