Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

The Blackburn Center is an innovative program that will offer integrated housing, health care, and employment services with the long term goal of eliminating homelessness. We seek to change how these services are delivered to all people, especially vulnerable populations.

This position will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at the Blackburn Center to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland Eastside community. The Blackburn Medical Assistant (MA) plays a critical role in patient care. MAs work to support providers and patients throughout the patient visit and are also integral members of the patient care team. MAs provide patient-centered care and work closely with providers and all clinical staff. MAs also work with coordinators, front desk and non-clinical staff to ensure clinic flow is smooth and patient experience is positive. This role will float between Blackburn and Evergreen Crossing locations.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Location : Blackburn Center (12121 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97216)

Compensation : starting at $23.43 per hour for non-certified MAs and at $27.40 per hour for certified MAs. May increase depending on candidate's experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• One (1) year of recent, verifiable medical assistant experience within a health care setting required.
• Completion of a Certificate-level Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational programs (CAAHEP), such as AAMA or NCCT, is preferred.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Previous experience working with underserved populations, specifically people without stable housing, preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification prior to start.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must have the ability to read labels and distinguish between colors.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation for pre-visit huddle with clinical team, including chart review for immunizations, screenings, chronic conditions, mental health issues

Collection, documentation and reporting of patient's vital signs per clinic protocols.

Skills and Abilities

Benefits

Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package includes base wages, medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees' financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match.

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