Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Care Team Medical Assistant (I-II-III)

Site Location: West Salem Clinic | 1233 Edgewater St NW Salem, OR

Position Status: Full Time | Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays

YOUR ROLE:

As an active member of the care team, you are primarily responsible for assisting patients throughout routine office visits and health management. In this role, you will contribute to monitoring and maintaining the patient’s health record through careful, accurate, and complete performance of tasks and documentation. You will ensure patients are notified of pending or due exams and screenings and monitor referrals and other reports to ensure positive health outcomes. Additionally, our medical assistants perform in-house point of care tests, vision and hearing tests, EKG spirometry, ear irrigation, dressing applications, and demonstrates competency in SQ and IM injections of authorized medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR certified in infant, child, and adult levels.
• Knowledge and ability to perform patient care duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers and patients efficiently, courteously, politely, and effectively.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Reliable mode of transportation to and from work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred but not required.
• Medical Assistant Certification as a RMA, CMA, NCMOA, or NCMA
• Education and training in a Medical Assistant/Nursing/Medical program that includes coursework pharmacology/administration of medications.
• Bilingual in English/another language and able to pass proficiency testing. Must be willing/able to interpreter as needed in clinic.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Dental and Vision
• Flex Spending Account
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• 10 hours of monthly Paid Time Off based on FTE
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays
• Continuing Education Plan
• Employee Healthy Living Program

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.