Employment

At CARES Northwest, we are passionate about ending child abuse through effective prevention, medical evaluation, treatment, and support. We are a caring, dynamic team that cultivates a working environment of respect, inclusivity, teamwork, and integrity. Join us as we help children and families overcome the crisis of abuse and move forward toward hope and healing. 

Medical Assistant, Part time 24 hours per week

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) 

Licensure:

MA certification required within one year, 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).  

  • MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT). Oregon only. 

  • Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington. 

  • Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association. 

Child abuse and neglect impacts all ages, identities, orientations, and communities. At CARES Northwest, we work to hire and retain team members that reflect the communities we serve. We operate our program, services, and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. Legacy Health System and CARES Northwest are equal opportunity providers and employers that value excellence, diversity, and lived experience. CARES Northwest is a drug-free workplace.