Job Details

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant with a heart full of compassion? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment and have a passion for making a positive impact in your community? If you're nodding yes, we've got an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us: At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a not for profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we've been a stable and trusted healthcare provider for over 40 years. Founded by Dr. James Reuler, Wallace began by bringing essential medical care to uninsured and low-income residents. Today, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, staying deeply connected to our vibrant, multicultural community. We're committed to supporting the whole person, ensuring every individual receives the care they deserve.

Why Join the Wallace Team?

• No Weekends: Enjoy your weekends to the fullest!
• Community Impact: Make a real difference in underserved communities.
• Exceptional Workplace: We value diversity, individual contributions, and ongoing learning.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy generous benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short term & Long term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment: Wallace is a qualifying employer for Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs

Position Key Details:

• Title: Certified Medical Assistant (Level 1)
• Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour DOE
• Bilingual Pay Policy: We also have a Bilingual Pay Policy! If you pass the language proficiency test, you are eligible to receive a $1.25 per hour increase.
• Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday; variable shifts between 8 am-8 pm
• Evening shift differential for hours worked between 6 pm and 8 pm (1.5x base pay rate)
• Location: 18633 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97233

Who You Are: You are an organizational wizard with top notch interpersonal and communication skills. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem solving, you're a critical thinker and a tech savvy multitasker. Your mission is to ensure patients receive the best care possible.

Additional qualifications include:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant from a nationally recognized program (or on your way to getting it within 3 months of hire)
• Current BLS certification
• Superb organizational skills (you're the multitasking champ!)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (you make friends with everyone, even your morning coffee)
• Detail oriented (you can spot a missing puzzle piece from a mile away)
• A knack for critical thinking and problem solving (you're like a medical detective)
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook hold no secrets)
• Pass that pre-employment background check like a pro

Bonus Points:

• Fluent in Spanish (¡Hablas español? ¡Perfecto!) (preferred but not required)
• Experience in a primary care medical setting (you've seen it all)
• A heart for helping clients with barriers to healthcare (you're a real life superhero)
• Familiarity with OCHIN Epic (you've got the tech know how)
• HIPAA? You know the ropes!

Your Role: As a Medical Assistant, you'll be part of a tight knit clinical team, ensuring our patients get the best care possible. Your patient care duties will include:

• Managing the full patient experience, both in our clinic and on our awesome mobile unit
• Documenting patient history and vitals in the EMR like a pro
• Providing follow up instructions and assisting with referrals
• Supporting our providers during exams and procedures
• Being the lab specimen hero, collecting and delivering with precision
• Nailing those CLIA-waived diagnostic tests and documenting results
• Giving basic first aid under the healthcare provider's guidance
• Helping with immunizations, injections, medication administration, and blood draws
• Keeping tabs on client prescriptions and making sure they get what they need
• Scheduling those crucial follow up appointments
• Keeping patient files in the EMR shipshape

And as a Care Team Member You Will:

• Engage in daily huddles with our amazing care team
• Work hand in hand with our Nursing Manager and Lead Medical Assistant to keep our medication game strong
• Tackle medical office and clerical tasks like a pro
• Greet patients with your sunny smile
• Schedule appointments with ease
• Be the friendly voice on the other end of the phone
• Process referrals and release of information forms like a champ
• Dive into data entry and keep those clinic reports top notch

Join us and be part of the team that's truly together in health! Let's make a difference and have some fun along the way!

Wallace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the power of communities to transform their health. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a serious way because we know that it makes us stronger. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.