Medical Assistant

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This recruitment will be used to fill regular Medical Assistant positions throughout the Health Department.

What is the Role of the Medical Assistant (MA)?
MA's assist care providers to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and treatment at the clinics. They interact with patients both in person and by phone, to perform simple procedures/treatments and all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the mission and values of the Multnomah County Health Department. 

The Health Department values cultural competence; ongoing quality improvement and utilization of best practices; developing and maintaining a highly qualified and competent work force; fiscal responsibility; optimally coordinated services and safely protecting patients and staff. 

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 will consider any combination of relevant experience, 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.
 
Experience: Fully describe your paid or unpaid job duties and include the number of hours you have worked per week for each position on your application. 
 
Education: Include information about any college and/or advanced degrees earned. Include any quarter/semester credit hours earned if you have not completed a degree. In general, we consider international education equivalent to education obtained in the United States.
 
Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

A typical way to qualify is as follows:
 
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Experience/Training - Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, CCMA. 
• Certification - CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire).  

• Knowledge of principles, and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
• Ability to make observations concerning patients' general health conditions.
• Ability to take and record vital signs and perform assigned laboratory tests.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. 

Application Requirements: The application packet consists of the following:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
• Responses to supplemental questions: Keep in mind we may use your responses to supplemental questions as a screening tool. Respond to each question completely and concisely. Refer to your relevant experience (paid or unpaid) and training.

1. Application review: We will review the education and work experience sections of the applications to identify the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. We may conduct a more thorough review of all remaining applications to identify the most qualified candidates.
2. Supplemental question review: Your responses will be provided to a team of subject matter experts. Respond to each of the questions individually and completely, while explaining related experience and training (paid or unpaid). 
3. Phone screen.
4. Oral exam: A scored interview.
5. Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
6. Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough background and reference check.

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime.
 
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference website 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?
Jon Marquardt, Recruiter
Health Department
421 SW Oak St., Portland, OR 97204
jon.m.marquardt@multco.us
503-988-8647
 
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.