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:
Ambulatory Talent Pool - South Waterfront - 4 positionsBeaverton Clinic Westside - 1 position*Center for Women's Health - Marquam Hill - 2 positionsCommunity Hematology Oncology - Downtown - 1 positionCommunity Hematology Oncology - East Portland - 1 positionCommunity Hematology Oncology - Gresham - 2 positionsCommunity Hematology Oncology - Tualatin - 1 positionDiabetes/Endocrinology Clinic - Marquam Hill - 2 positionsDigestive Health Center - South Waterfront - 1 position Family Medicine at South Waterfront - 3 positionsFamily Medicine at Gabriel Park - South West - 4 positionsImmediate Care - Beaverton - 2 positionsImmediate Care - Scappoose - 1 positionKnight Cancer Oncology - South Waterfront - 3 positionsNeurological Surgery - South Waterfront - 3 positions*Pediatric Cardiology - Marquam Hill - 1 positionSleep Clinic - Hillsboro - 1 position Sleep Clinic - Marquam Hill - 1 positionSpine Center - South Waterfront - 1 positionUrology - South Waterfront - 1 position
Part Time, Relief, Temporary or Flex Positions:
Dermatology - South Waterfront - 2 temporary positionsRheumatology Clinic - Marquam Hill - 1 Part-Time position Function/Duties of PositionAs 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: $24.35 - $32.94 per hourAmbulatory Float Pool employees receive an additional $1/hr. shift differentialFree Tri-Met and C-Tran Pass, plus free rides on the Aerial Tram and Portland Street CarExperienced certified MAs have an opportunity to promote into a Medical Assistant 2 classification if all criteria is met after one year at OHSU
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 equivalentCurrent BLS certification at hire from the American Heart Association (AHA)One of the following three:Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, ORSuccessful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, ORCurrent Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and 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 yearsMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation