Medical Assistant - Midwifery

3w3 weeks ago

Legacy Health

Portland, US · Full-time · $46,000 – $66,000

About this role

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care as a compassionate Medical Assistant. You’ll play a key role in a specialty clinic. Here, we go beyond treating symptoms to care for the whole person, addressing critical social determinants of health.

You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between patients and their care providers.

Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians and prepare patients for office visits and procedures. Perform vaccine and medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing while utilizing the electronic health record for efficient care.

Provide indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments. Our benefits support your well-being with medical, dental, vision coverage and employee assistance programs.

Requirements

One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.
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.
MA certification required within one year from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
MA certification requirement may be met by current Oregon EMT license and national EMT registration (NREMT).
Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington.
Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
Perform a variety of 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 electronic health record for efficient care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family.
Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones.