Medical Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

34.26

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Rooming, Vital Signs Collection, Point Of Care Testing, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Clinic Flow Management, Procedure Assistance, Patient Communication, Medical Documentation, Stocking Exam Rooms

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview $2,500 hiring bonus for full time positions* Bonus Disclaimer: Current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible. Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon’s #1 hospital. If you are interested in an opportunity to learn, grow and make a difference, then being a Medical Assistant at OHSU is the right job for you. We want employees who are committed to delivering the best patient care. We will support you with cost saving benefits, and two annual raises, great PTO, and full medical/dental/vision insurance covered 100% for full time employees. Current Full Time Medical Assistant openings (Hiring Bonus Eligible): Cardiology Clinic - South Waterfront - 1 position Community Hematology Oncology - Southeast - 1 position Comprehensive Pain Center - South Waterfront - 1 position Dermatology Surgery - South Waterfront - 1 position Family Medicine - South Waterfront - 3 positions General Pediatrics - Marquam Hill - 2 positions Immediate Care - Scappoose- 1 position Medicine Specialty Clinic - Marquam Hill - 1 position Neurological Surgery - South Waterfront - 1 position Orthopedics and Rehabilitation - South Waterfront - 1 position Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Marquam Hill - 4 positions Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery - Marquam Hill - 1 position Pre-Operative Medicine Clinic - South Waterfront - 1 position Spine Center - South Waterfront - 1 position Student Health and Wellness Center - Marquam Hill - 1 position Urology - Southeast - 2 positions Urology - South Waterfront - 1 position Westside Timeshare - Beaverton - 1 position Part Time, Relief, Temporary or Flex Positions (Not bonus eligible): Diabetes/Endocrinology Clinic - Marquam Hill - 0.6 FTE (24 hrs per week) Function/Duties of Position As a Medical Assistant, you will provide a full range of support as part of the medical care team. Your primary duties in this position are: rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining clinic flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, and communicating with efficiency and diplomacy. Medical Assistant positions are represented by the AFSCME union. Incentives include: Salary Range: $25.33 - $34.26 per hour Ambulatory Float Pool employees receive an additional $1/hr. shift differential Free Tri-Met and C-Tran Pass, plus free rides on the Aerial Tram and Portland Street Car Experienced certified MAs have an opportunity to promote into a Medical Assistant 2 classification if all criteria is met after one year at OHSU *Bonus Disclaimer: current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible Benefits: Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Flexible spending accounts & Health savings account options Retirement Plans: Oregon PERS Plan or employer matching plans like 403b,401a, and 457b Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year 8 paid holidays per year Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility Onsite Childcare Service & Gym Health & Wellness Program Career Center Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Current BLS certification at hire from the American Heart Association (AHA). New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation. One of the following three: Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and an active national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.) For those completing medical assistant training or formal military medical services training as referenced above in #1 and #2, the following is also required (Those qualifying under the EMT qualification are exempt from this requirement.) Currently, these include: The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA) The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) The American Registry of Medical Assistants, awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (R.M.A.) – for those qualifying through #2 above only. Medical Assistant (MA) certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by the completion of the 6 month probationary period or internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate. Must be maintained for the duration of employment. Must have relevant work history or have completed EMT or MA schooling within the past 5 years Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Additional Details Bonus Disclaimer: current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon’s only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support to the medical care team by rooming patients, collecting vital signs, and performing point-of-care testing. Maintain clinic efficiency through EHR documentation, stocking exam rooms, and assisting with medical procedures.