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Medical Assistant

Shriners Children's

Location
Onsite (Shriners Children's - Portland, Oregon)
Employment
Per Diem
Level
Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the role

Shriners Children’s is a global leader in pediatric specialty care, providing excellence in patient care and research regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The Medical Assistant role supports clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.

Skills

Patient rooming Vital signs Patient history Clinical documentation Minor procedures Cast application Cast removal Lab work Telehealth support Communication skills Clinical competence Growth chart plotting Medical equipment maintenance Patient care

Full job details

Company Overview


Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.


With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.


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Job Description


The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families. Shriners Portland is looking for a PRN, Medical Assistant to join the team!



Key Responsibilities:


  • Performs all aspects of direct patient care according to current Outpatient Clinic "Standards of Care."  Documents interventions per policy and lists plan consistently
  • Obtains patient history and vital signs
  • Prepares and maintains exam and treatment areas
  • Obtains and graphs patient's weight, height, arm span, and head circumference according to Outpatient Clinic "Growth Chart Graphing (Plotting)"
  • Lab work completed the same day ordered
  • Assists with monitoring supplies and equipment with PCA/cast tech.  Maintains equipment and notifies supervisor/manager when new equipment is needed
  • Applying non-corrective casts at physician's direction
  • Safely removing casts, cleans patient, covers affected limb and instructs family on skin care

Required Qualifications:


  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Associate Degree
  • RMA, CCMA, NCMA
  • 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care
  • EMR Systems




Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.