Description

This is a combined posting for an Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these two positions, we encourage you to apply.

The Medical Assistant (MA) I works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA I is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

The Medical Assistant (MA) II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

The job utilizes a combination of skills including:

• Clerical computer and phone skills
• Customer service/people skills
• Medical terminology
• Hands on clinical skills

Typical job skills include:

• taking vital signs like pulse and blood pressure
• updating medications, allergies and other information in patient’s medical records
• performing some medical procedures, specimen collection and lab testing

The position will support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following the core values of Providence Medical Group – justice, excellence, dignity, integrity, and compassion. We offer both full and part time positions. You have a choice to work in one selected clinic or to float between the clinics we serve.

Providence Medical Group is a group of primary care and specialty care clinics serving patients in the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Yamhill Counites). Our clinicians and staff strive to create a distinctive health care experience for each patient – one focused on trust, respect, communication, and teamwork.

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

Associate Medical Assistant:

Required qualifications:

• Has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes an externship or has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 months prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• 6 months previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR)

Associate Medical Assistant, Salary Range:

Oregon

Min: $18.81, Max: $29.30

Medical Assistant:

Required qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or has completed two years medical training in the United States Armed Forces or
• In lieu of Coursework/Training: Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections and medication administration.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred qualifications:

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire

Medical Assistant, Salary Range:

Oregon

Min: $20.38, Max: $31.73

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

About the Team

Providence Physician Enterprise (PE) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PE is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Requsition ID: 231032

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Part time

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Department: 5011 PMG N STAFFING

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Pay Range: $18.81 - $31.73

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.