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Certified Medical Assistant for School Based Health Clinic
Outside In is seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant to work with our School Based Health Clinic team at Milwaukie High School, working primarily with children and adolescents.
The Certified Medical Assistant (MA II) plays a key role in supporting the clinic and ensuring high quality patient care. This position is one of the central members of a small, dedicated team of care professionals providing care to care to students at Milwaukie High School.
Outside In’s SBHC offers an integrated model of health care, meaning that students can access primary care, behavioral health care, and dental care all in the same place. SBHCs reduce barriers that can keep students from seeking the health care they need.
This is a full-time, union represented, hourly position with a starting range of 19.53 - $22.84, based on experience and skills. Outside In offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance; Employee Assistance Program; short term and long term disability coverage; life insurance; health, dependent care, and transportation flex plans; 403(b) retirement plan with vestment on day one; 18 days of paid vacation in your first year with increases every year until your sixth year; paid holidays; an Employee Discount Program that offers employer discounts on everything from dining to cars.
This position reports to the School Based Health Center Manager and is a member of the School Based Health Center Team. This role may be scheduled and expected to report to work at Outside In’s downtown Portland clinic or various outreach sites during school closure days.
Who you are:
You instinctively build rapport with patients of all ages and from all backgrounds, focused on ensuring their excellent care with compassion.
You are team oriented and can work individually, with strong process skills and ownership of your work.
You are flexible with your day, adjusting your work to meet the needs of the team, patients, and clinic.
You understand the need for attention to detail and refined processes to support the smooth functioning of a small clinic team.
You have had or really want experience working in a school-based health clinic serving underserved communities.
You are particularly interested in and able to engage with children and adolescents and might even have had experience working with this demographic.
You are a fast learner and willing to take ownership of your potential and impact working with young patients.
You are passionate about anti-racist practice, engaging in equity and anti-racist discussions within the team and the agency to ensure the equitable impact of the mission within our communities and with our stakeholders.
What you will do:
Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and other established screening procedures
Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments as directed by the on-site medical provider
Prepare and administer medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered by the provider
Maintain the on-site lab and coordinate with Lab Coordinator to maintain equipment
Treat all patients with compassion and empathy
Perform basic administrative medical assisting functions
Act as the SuperUser for the Vaccines For Children program and maintains ALERTIIS records
Communicate inventory and equipment needs to the SBHC Manager
Schedule and coordinate patient appointments as well as monitor provider schedules
Create and maintain the MA binder, document workflows, and manage SBHC Medical Assistant OneNote
Qualifications
We are committed to having an applicant pool for this position that reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and we highly encourage Black, Indigenous and People of Color and Queer folx to apply.
Studies have shown that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We know that the best candidates for this job might include individuals who haventhaven’t engaged in traditional educational systems, and if this position speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications.
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
Knowledge of HIPAA laws and patient rights
Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of situations
Able to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and sexual preference backgrounds
Able to work both independently and as a member of a primary care team
Required Qualifications
Must have either an AAMA or CCMA certification
Must have a valid Healthcare Provider CPR card
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working as an MA in a clinic setting with pediatric and adolescent patients is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Working Conditions
This job is located in a standard medical office environment, embedded in a school. Ability to travel may be needed to support other agency clinics and teams.
Application Instructions
Please follow the link of the position for which you wish to apply and complete the online application. A resume and cover letter are requested. In your cover letter please address the following:
How would this position contribute to the pursuit of your long-term professional goals?
If you were selected for this position, how would you use your skills and experience to contribute to equity, inclusion and community growth at Outside In?
Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
