Certified Medical Assistant- Student Health Center ($1,500 Hiring Incentive)

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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THIS WORK MATTERS!

*As a newly hired Medical Assistant, you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status. Please Note that in order to receive the Incentive Hiring Bonus you must be a CERTIFIED Medical Assistant. 

• This is an Open to fill recruitment; which means the job posting will close once we have hired our new team members. So apply immediately!

• This job posting is ONLY recruiting for the following location– 

1)David Douglas Student Health Center (1034 SE 130th Avenue Portland, OR 97233) and other SHCs as assigned

• The salary range for this recruitment is $25.34 - 31.03 USD Hourly.

• Off winter and spring break.

• Spanish language skills are preferred. 

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed towards the prevention of disease and promotion of health using professional clinical support for quality patient care. This position works as part of a care delivery team and works closely with physicians and mid-level providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care. 

As the Certified Medical Assistant you will: 

• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.

• Provide patient follow-up (i.e.: after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicate normal lab results and reminder phone calls)

• Support back office clinic flow and time management for providers.

• Review immunizations, forecast and administer immunizations for clients of all ages. 

• Inventory and order immunizations.

• Perform medical treatments such as simple would care, ear irrigations, suture removal and fluoride treatments. 

• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned and ready for use.

• Provide lab duties including phlebotomy,  processing labs, and quality assurance maintenance.

• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities, environment of care, lab, and immunizations.

• Order clinic supplies.

• Provide preventative and outreach duties.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Education/Experience/Training: Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

• Certification: Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA, is required. 

• CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire)

Other: Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting. 

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences that are relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED: 

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. 

**Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application**

An application/ resume demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications; AND

Copy of Medical Assistant Certification. You can attach this to your application while applying in Workday, or you can text a picture/screenshot of the certification to the work cell at 971-500-1714

CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire).

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A Cover Letter addressing the following: 

• Demonstrate your experience in a multicultural and diverse team clinic team; and

• How do you meet the qualifications for this position, including your experience with the K-12 population; and 

• Why are you interested in the position

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. 

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Phone screen

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt   

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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