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Outside In is seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant to work at our medical clinic in downtown Portland.
Do you need to feel connected to the mission and vision of your organization? Since 1968, Outside In has been successfully empowering homeless youth, LGBTQIA+, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and other marginalized communities to become healthy and self-sufficient. At Outside In, your time truly makes a make a difference in the lives of people who need it the most.
Outside In’s downtown Portland clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center. That means we’re a clinic for everyone. We provide comprehensive, integrated health care services—either here or with a referral to another provider. We provide health care for youth beginning at age 13 and adults of all ages – including seniors.
This is a full-time, union-represented non-exempt position with a pay range of $19.53 - $22.84per hour. Outside In offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, Employee Assistance Program, health, dependent care, and transportation flex plans, 403(b) retirement plan with full 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.
What You’ll Do
Patient care:
Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and other established screening procedures.
Explain methods of health and disease prevention to patients.
Prepare and administer medications, injections, and immunizations.
Collect and process specimens
Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
Conduct outreach to chronic disease patients.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Perform CLIA waived tests (including but not limited to HgbA1C, HIV, Hgb, UA, Strep, Covid).
Perform basic administrative medical assisting functions.
Facilitate relationships between providers and referral coordinators to assure image scheduling and referrals to other agencies and medical specialists.
Participate in quality improvement and workflow development.
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 haven’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.
Must have completed an accredited Medical Assisting program with an externship or have 2 years’ experience in a medical office setting as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
Must have or be able to obtain AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification within 3 months of hire
Must have a valid Healthcare Provider CPR card
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
Knowledge of HIPAA laws and patient rights
Able to handle multiple tasks and crisis situations
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
Bilingual English/Spanish is 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.
