Medical Assistant Opportunities up to $10,000 in hiring and retention bonuses

Oregon Health & Science University
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Medical Assistant Opportunities up to $10,000 in hiring and retention bonuses
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31231
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Medical Assistant/LPN
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will provide a full range of support as part of the medical care team. Your primary duties in this position are: rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining clinic flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, and communicating with efficiency and diplomacy.

Medical Assistant positions are represented by the AFSCME union. Incentives include:

• Salary Range: $24.35 - $32.94 per hour
• Individuals may be eligible for a $2,500.00 hiring bonus** for positions (some positions will have an additional $2,500.00 bonus**, noted below with * - To qualify for the second $2,500.00 bonus, it must be in your written offer letter when you take a permanent role)
• Individuals may be eligible for $2,500.00 with retention bonuses** after a year and two years of $2,500 each**.
• Ambulatory Float Pool employees receive an additional $1/hr. shift differential
• Bonus Disclaimer: Current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible
• Free Tri-Met and C-Tran Pass, plus free rides on the Aerial Tram and Portland Street Car
• Experienced certified MAs have an opportunity to promote into a Medical Assistant 2 classification if all criteria is met after one year at OHSU

Responsibilities

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification at hire from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One of the following three:
  1. Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR
  2. Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR
  3. Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.)
• For those completing medical assistant training or formal military medical services training as referenced above in #1 and #2, the following is also required (Those qualifying under the EMT qualification are exempt from this requirement.)
  • Currently, these include:
  • The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA)
  • The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • The American Registry of Medical Assistants, awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (R.M.A.) – for those qualifying through #2 above only.
    
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by the completion of the 6 month probationary period or internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate. Must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Must have relevant work history or have completed EMT or MA schooling within the past 5 years
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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