Medical Assistant Extern Clinics
Job in
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listing for:
Legacy Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 212 USD Hourly
USD
212.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Appointments to this job are always temporary, lasting no more than 6 months as part of a Medical Assisting training program. This is an on-site position, based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Candidates must reside in either Oregon or Washington state to be employed with Legacy Health.
The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics is supervised at all times by a Lead Medical Assistant (MA), MA preceptor, or designee. This position is a learning opportunity for students currently enrolled in a Medical Assisting program, designed to develop skills and build clinical competency. LMG utilizes the “married state” preceptor/preceptee model.
The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency, and other appropriate duties as assigned. This role participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician, while participating in daily clinic operations under the supervisor or manager.
Responsibilities
Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls under supervision.Administers medications with direct supervision as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.Performs procedures with supervision until full competency has been documented by Lead, preceptor or designee.Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.Tracks and routes test results to physician(s) or nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records per site operation practices.Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician or nurse practitioner.Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests and reinforcing patient education, with direct supervision as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner per site operation practices.Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.Performs basic computer tasks in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.Processes orders appropriately and accurately but does not sign or otherwise authorize orders.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications
Experience:
Health care experience preferred.
Education:
Current enrollment in a Medical Assisting program.
Skills:
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follow guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Licensure
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.
Pay Range
USD $16.97 - USD $212.18 /Hr.
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