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.