Medical Assistant - Benton County

Position:
Medical Assistant - Benton County

Department:
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC), a five-clinic integrated primary care system across Benton and Linn Counties. For more information about the CHC visit:

Medical Assistants work with health care providers to deliver primary care to clients of the Community Health Center by preparing patients for physical exams, recording health information, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing screening tests, and performing administrative/clerical duties related to the patient care process.

MA's work in a patient centered, team-based care delivery model. This position provides support to proactive patient care and care coordination.

• Clinic Highlights:
  Primary Care, Community Health Workers, Behaviorists, Nurse Care Coordinators. Works closely with Benton County Behavioral Health Providers
• Please note:
  
  This position will require coverage at multiple clinic sites.
  • Mileage reimbursement available per county guidelines.

The goal is to fill this position as a Medical Assistant. However, applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Medical Assistant within one year or less of on-the-job training are encouraged to apply as "underfill" candidates. Employees hired into the Medical Assistant level position as an underfill will be hired as a Medical Assistant underfill and then re-classified to the Medical Assistant upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.

for a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

The following minimum qualifications are
required
for this position:

• Technical training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification; AND
• One year of work experience in a similar field or work setting (e.g., nursing assistant, home health aides, personal care aides).
• Must have State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification at the time of hire.

• Technical training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification; AND
• Must be able to obtain State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification within 6 months of hire.

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

• Training and skill to be able to administer immunizations to patients of all ages or willingness to learn.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency.

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
• Onsite and virtual seminars,…