Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$25.34 - $31.03 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
* As a newly hired Medical Assistant, you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status.

• 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 isONLY recruiting for the following location-

1) Rockwood, 2020 SE 182nd Ave Portland, Oregon 97233 and
2) East County, 600 NE 8th Street Gresham, 3rd floor, Oregon 97030

• This recruitment will fill Bilingual Spanish and English CMA positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required)

• Types of jobs this recruitment will fill will be regular full time, limited duration (LDA- valid for upto 2 years) or part positions, on-call positions (up to 20 hours per week) or temporary positions (40 hours a week up to 6 months) or float (different locations and schedule) positions.
• There will be an add on premium if the position requires using additional language than English on a regular or ad hoc basis.

The Certified Medical 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 Assistant you will:

• Provide Patient follow-up (i.e.: 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. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Education/Experience/Training : Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification: Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program , such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA, is required.
• 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.
1) An application/ resume demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications; AND
2) Copy of Medical Assistant Certification. You can attach this to your application while applying in Workday, or you can text a picture/screenshot of the certification to the work cell at 971-500-1714
3) 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 the selection process 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

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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 EEO Know Your Rights poster 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 veterans' preference page 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:
Martin Clark
Email:
martindc@multco.us
Phone:
1 (503) 9885123 x85123
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6012 - Medical Assistant