Medical Assistant

Position: Medical Assistant 1 or 2

Apply for the Medical Assistant 1 or 2 role at Lane County Government
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Lane County Government Provided Pay Range

This range is provided by Lane County Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

• Medical Assistant 1: $21.86 - $29.20/hr
• Medical Assistant 2: $23.59 - $31.48/hr

About The Position

The Medical Assistant position will include the following core responsibilities:

• Rooming patients
• Vital signs
• Point-of-care testing
• Collecting and packaging lab specimens
• Phlebotomy
• Vaccine administration
• Documenting and ordering labs in EMR
• Assisting with drug assistance applications
• Applying for prior authorizations
• Supporting provider with procedures

About The Division

At Lane County Health & Human Services, we believe healthy people are the foundation of healthy communities. The Community Health Centers of Lane County provide affordable primary care for the whole family—infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors—alongside integrated behavioral health, alternative services such as acupuncture, and preventative dental services. Our model, the Patient Centered Medical Home, emphasizes teamwork and addresses social determinants of health like transportation, food insecurity, and housing.

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Medical Assistant 1 – Training & Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification obtainable within 60 days of hire.
• No prior Medical Assistant experience required.

Medical Assistant 2 – Training & Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent job experience.
• Certification required at the time of hire.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience.

Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Certification Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification through a nationally recognized program (copy of the original or web document).
• Current BLS/CPR (copy of the original is acceptable).
• Diploma (copy of the original is acceptable).
• Note date of birth and social security number when submitting credentialing documents.
• Valid Photo .

Notes

• Position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and passing a drug screening test.
• As part of the screening process, Lane County will verify license and certification status.

Driver’s License

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid Oregon driver’s license by time of appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County’s Strategic Plan, incumbents will demonstrate core behaviors:
Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services commits to providing Trauma–Informed Care. Employees receive ongoing training to develop a deeper understanding of trauma and its impacts.

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