Benton County, Or

Salary: $21.58 - $29.23 Hourly
Location : Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Temporary Employee
Job Number: 26-00017
Department: Health Clinics
Division: TEMPORARY HIRE
Opening Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit:: Temporary
Classification:: HCT21
FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Position: Medical Assistant - On-Call in Benton County
Department:Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC), a multi-clinic integrated primary care system across Benton and Linn Counties. For more information about the CHC visit:
Job type: On-call, intermittent, not to exceed 1040 hours worked in a fiscal year.
The first review of applications will be on February 25, 2026.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Salary information:

• Medical Assistant (HCT21) $21.58 to $29.23/Hour

Work location:

• Come join the Primary Care Clinics at the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties as an "on-call" Medical Assistant. You will help to cover vacations, sick call-ins and vacant positions. If you love variety and something new every day then this position is for you! Clinics are located within Benton and east Linn Counties. Mileage is reimbursed per County policy.
• Provide care and support for a dynamic team of medical providers located in Benton and Linn County. Benton county health services building is an integrated facility that provides primary care, dental, behavioral health, and public health services. The Community Health Center provides care in the rural community of Monroe. Additionally, the Lincoln and Monroe Health Centers are both full spectrum primary care clinics and school based health centers, partnering with school districts and the CHC to provide care for both students and their families.
• Clinic Highlights: Full spectrum Primary Care, Complex Care, MAT, Community Health Workers, Behaviorists, Nurse Care Coordinators.
• Training schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for four to six weeks.

POSITION SUMMARY
Medical Assistants work with health care providers to deliver primary care to clients of the Community Health Center by preparing patients for physical exams, recording health information, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing screening tests, and performing administrative/clerical duties related to the patient care process.
MA's work in a patient centered, team-based care delivery model serving a diverse patient population. This position provides support to proactive patient care and care coordination.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:Medical Assistant - Health Care Technician 1(HCT21)

• Technical Training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification;AND
• One year of work experience in a similar field or work setting (e.g., nursing assistant, home health aides, personal care aides).
• Must have a current State or Federally recognized medical assistant certification.

Special requirements:

• Training and skill to be able to administer immunizations to patients of all ages or willingness to learn.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency.
Benton County Health ServicesBenton County Health Services includes The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties and Benton County Public Health Department. This position is with the Community Health Centers (CHC), a mission-driven organization with a heart in leading health care transformation. Community Health Centers are committed to providing high quality client care and improving health outcomes. We need experienced, dynamic and motivated medical assistants to join our team. We are certified Patient Centered Primary Care Homes (PCPCH) and are recognized as innovators in health care delivery. Our clinics use multidisciplinary care teams where the MA's play an integral role to improving individual, family, and community health outcomes. We provide primary care services through six clinics that span across Benton and Linn Counties.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Rachel Smith, Health Center & Nursing Services
Benton County Health Clinics
Telephone: 541-766-6736
rachel.smith@bentoncountyor.gov
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

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• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Appointments below .5 FTE are not eligible for benefits.
The following are examples of employment categories not eligible for benefits:
Temporary Employee: Employees hired for the purpose of meeting short-term, emergency workload needs. A temporary appointment or position is not expected to exceed the equivalent of six calendar months or 1040 hours in a fiscal year (7/1 to 6/30) period. Temporary employees are not members of the collective bargaining units and are not eligible to accrue holiday, vacation, or personal leave. Temporary employees can, however, apply for regular status positions open to internal candidates only and, if appointed to a regular position of the same or equivalent classification, in the same department in which the temporary position was situated, may receive credit toward their probationary period.
Intermittent (On-Call) Employees: Employment category. Employee who is scheduled and unscheduled as necessary without guarantee of hours.
Intern: Employment category. Employee works for school credit and/or a wage in order to combine classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace.
Part-Time Employees (under .5 FTE)
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Have you completed a State or Federally recognized medical assistant training program, as required?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently have a State or Federally recognized Medical Assistant certification? If yes, please list below the type of certification and the expiration date. If no, type N/A.
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Phlebotomy skills are a requirement of this position. If you are currently not comfortable with your phlebotomy skills, are you willing to learn and be trained so you are able to confidently fulfill this role requirement independently?

• Yes
• No

Required Question