Graduate Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Description

We are growing and hiring for multiple openings in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics in the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill Counties). We offer flexible schedules. We will discuss current open positions and your preferences during the interview.

Primary Care includes:

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine

Depending on availability, our Specialty Metro Clinics include but are not limited to:

• Dermatology
• Cardiology
• Hematology/Oncology
• Endocrinology/Infectious Disease
• Neurology/Physiatry
• Pediatrics
• Women’s/OBGYN

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, updating patient records, collecting specimens, and assisting with procedures
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, documentation, and patient communication
• Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology and basic clinical skills

Medical Assistants work under the direction of a licensed practitioner to support patient care and ensure smooth clinic operations. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records, all in compliance with established policies and regulations.

The position will support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following the core values of Providence Medical Group – Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Compassion. Medical Assistants work under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed and assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams. Medical Assistants are expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Associate Medical Assistant (MAI)

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training – Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or,
• Coursework/Training – Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or,
• Coursework/Training – Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or,
• Coursework/Training – Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Upon Hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment
• 6 months of previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR)

Associate Medical Assistant Salary Range, Oregon: Min: $21.33, Max: $31.98

Medical Assistant (MAII)

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training – Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or,
• Coursework/Training – Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or,
• Coursework/Training – Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or,
• Coursework/Training – Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Upon Hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Upon Hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Medical Assistant Salary Range, Oregon: Min: $23.27, Max: $35.60

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 445556

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 5011 PMG N STAFFING

Address:

Work Location:

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $See Posting - $See Posting

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.