Medical Assistant I - Peds Gastroenterology at Legacy Health – PORTLAND, Oregon

Legacy Health

Medical Assistant I - Peds Gastroenterology

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-46203
Type: Regular Full-Time
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel

Overview

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care

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 withmedical, dental, and visionbenefits for your family.
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth withemployee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access tohealth and wellness programs, paid time offanddiscountsfor 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

One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred. Education: 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 Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only)