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Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Legacy Health · Lake Oswego, 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 one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Healthcare Association (NHA). MA certification requirement may also be met by a current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT) (Oregon only). Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for those who work or float 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.

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