Medical Assistant

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.

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:

• Individuals may be eligible for a $2,500.00 hiring bonus** for positions (some positions will have an additional $2,500.00 bonus**, noted below with * - To qualify for the second $2,500.00 bonus, it must be in your written offer letter when you take a permanent role) 
• Individuals may be eligible for $2,500.00 with retention bonuses** after a year and two years of $2,500 each**.
• Ambulatory Float Pool employees receive an additional $1/hr. shift differential
• Bonus Disclaimer: Current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible
• 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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification at hire from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One of the following three:
  1. Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR
  2. Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR
  3. Current 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 years
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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

 Current Full Time Medical Assistant openings: 

• Ambulatory Talent Pool - South Waterfront - 4 positions
• Beaverton Clinic Westside - 1 position 
• Beaverton Primary Care - 1 position 
• CHH Oncology Clinic Practice Support - South Waterfront - 4 positions
• CHH Oncology Early Trials Unit - Knight Cancer Institute - South Waterfront - 1 position
• Department of Medicine: Diabetes/Endocrinology Clinic - Marquam Hill - 2 positions
• Family Medicine at CHH - South Waterfront - 2 positions 
• Family Medicine at Gabriel Park - South West - 3 positions
• Family Medicine at South Waterfront - 1 position 
• Internal Medicine Clinic - Marquam Hill - 1 position
• Neurological Surgery - South Waterfront - 3 positions*
• Northwest Portland Hem/Onc - Downtown - 2 positions
• Occupational Health - Marquam Hill - 1 position 
• Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - Adventist Health Portland - 1 position
• Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - South Waterfront - 1 position
• Otolaryngology - Ear Nose & Throat - South Waterfront - 1 position
• Urology - Support South Waterfront & Adventist - 1 position

Part-Time, Relief, Temporary or Flex Positions: 

• Department of Medicine: Rheumatology Clinic - Marquam Hill - 1 Part-Time position
• Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - South Waterfront - 1 Flex position

*Bonus Disclaimer: Current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible