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Legacy Health

Health system delivering patient care.

Medical Assistant - Urology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 5
Full-timePortland, OR, USA$23.93 - $33.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting; one year of experience is preferred.
  • Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience, completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or, in Oregon, completion of the Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
  • Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
  • Medical assistant certification is required within one year of hire from the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Center for Competency Testing, or National Healthcare Association; certification upon hire may be preferred or required depending on department needs.
  • In Oregon, the medical assistant certification requirement may instead be met by a current Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician license and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • In Washington, Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified certification is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training; this applies to employees who float into the role.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
  • Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
  • Perform patient-care activities such as vaccine and medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
  • Provide indirect patient care by phone or through the electronic health record, including addressing patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
  • Use the electronic health record to support efficient care.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
  • AAMA medical assistant certification is preferred.

About the Company

Legacy Health

Health system delivering patient care.

Legacy Health is a health system focused on improving wellness by providing medical care to patients, supporting healthcare professionals to meet high standards, and taking care of the small details that aid healing. Its services come from hospitals and clinics that work to help people stay healthy, recover, and live healthier lives, while also investing in staff development and community health. The company differentiates itself through its emphasis on a lasting legacy rooted in diverse, culturally competent care and a strong commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and empowering employees to meet the needs of those they serve. Its overarching goal is to improve the wellness of everyone it touches and to create a legacy that continues beyond today.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2.2M
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Founded
1989

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