On-Call Medical Assistant-Certified and Uncertified MA

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$ - $ Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

On-Call

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 03, 2026

The Opportunity:

Overview:

• This is an Open to fill recruitment; which means the job posting will close once we have hired our new team members. So apply immediately!

• This job posting will be used to fill On-Call positions at our Integrated Health Clinics at the below locations:

1. Rockwood, 2020 SE 182nd Ave Portland, OR 97233 and

2. East County, 600 NE 8th Street Gresham, 3rd floor, OR 97030

3. Mid County Clinic 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236

4. La Clinica de Buena Salud, 6736 NE Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97218

5. North Portland Health Center, 9000 NE Lombard St Portland, OR 97203

6. Northeast Health Center, 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211

7. Southeast Health Center, 3653 SE 34th Ave Portland, OR 97202

8. Health Service Center, 619 NW 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97209

Please indicate which location you would like to work at on your resume or cover letter.

• Types of jobs this recruitment will fill will be on-call positions (up to 20 hours per week).

• Uncertified Medical Assistants will start 3% below the beginning wage listed.

The Certified Medical/Uncertified Assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed towards the prevention of disease and promotion of health using professional clinical support for quality patient care. This position works as part of a care delivery team and works closely with physicians and mid-level providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care.

As the Certified Medical/Uncertified Assistant you will:

• Provide Patient follow-up ( after visit instructions, setting appointments, patient education, communicate normal lab results and reminder phone calls)

• Support back office clinic flow and time management for providers.

• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.

• Review immunizations, forecast and administer immunizations for clients of all ages.

• Perform medical treatments such as simple would care, ear irrigations, suture removal and fluoride treatments.

• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned and ready for use.

• Provide back-up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs.

• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities

• Provide back-up to the preventative MA.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Education/Experience/Training: Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

• Certification (if have one): Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA, is required. Candidates hired will be expected to become certified after hire.

• CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire)

Other: Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences that are relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below.

**Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application**

- An application/ resume demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications;AND

- Copy of Medical Assistant Certification (if you have one). You can attach this to your application while applying in Workday

-If you're uncertified, please attach a copy of your certificate of completion from a Medical Assistant program.

- CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire).

Optional:

A Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your leadership experience in a multicultural and diverse team; and

• How do you meet the qualifications for this position; and

• Why are you interested in the position

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Phone screen

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

In accordance with , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Jon Marquardt

Email:

Phone:

+1 (503) 9888647 x88647

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Job Profile:

6012 - Medical Assistant