What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CERTIFIED AND UNCERTIFIED MA)1,500 HIRING INCENTIVE position at Multnomah County?
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 :
Overview :
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 will be used to fill all 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.
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 :
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 :
Other : Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
SCREENING & EVALUATION :
REQUIRED :
The Application Packet : You must submit all requested items below.
Optional :
A Cover Letter addressing the following :
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 :
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 :
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
Salary : $25 - $31
