Medical Assistant

Overview

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care 

This is a virtual role open to candidates working from Oregon or Washington. While the position is primarily virtual, there may be occasions when on‑site work is required at a designated Legacy Health location. 

All new hires are required to travel to a Legacy Health office in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date to complete a new‑hire health assessment and new‑hire paperwork. Initial training and orientation may be conducted on‑site before transitioning to the remote schedule.

Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room? As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic. Here, we go beyond treating symptoms — we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social determinants of health. 

You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more — all working together to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers. 

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every interaction counts and teamwork drives real change, we’d love to meet you. 

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: 

• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family. 

• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. 

• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.  

 

We’re proud to foster a hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun — because when our team thrives, our patients do too. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians. 
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.  
• Preforms a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing. 
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.  
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care. 

Qualifications

Experience: 

• Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting.  One year of experience preferred. 

Education (one of these four): 

• Completion of a medical assistant program, or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• For Oregon only: Completion of Basic Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program; or
• For Oregon only: Completion of Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.

Licensure

Washington and Oregon-

• Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification required.MA certification required within one year of hire, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). AAMA preferred. Certification upon hire preferred.
• Certification may be required upon hire, depending on the needs of the department.

Oregon Only-

• MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (Basic or Advanced) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.)

Washington Only-

• Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training. (This requirement applies also to employees who float into the role.

Pay Range

USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you