Appointments to this job are always temporary, lasting no more than 6 months as part of a Medical Assisting training program. This is an on-site position, based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Candidates must reside in either Oregon or Washington state to be employed with Legacy Health.  

The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics is supervised at all times by a Lead Medical Assistant (MA), MA preceptor, or designee. This position is a learning opportunity for students currently enrolled in a Medical Assisting program, designed to develop skills and build clinical competency. LMG utilizes the “married state” preceptor/preceptee model.

The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency, and other appropriate duties as assigned. This role participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician, while participating in daily clinic operations under the supervisor or manager. 

• Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
• Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls under supervision.
• Administers medications with direct supervision as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.
• Performs procedures with supervision until full competency has been documented by Lead, preceptor or designee.
• Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.
• Tracks and routes test results to physician(s) or nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records per site operation practices.
• Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician or nurse practitioner.
• Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests and reinforcing patient education, with direct supervision as appropriate and directed by physician nurse practitioner per site operation practices.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.
• Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers. 
• Performs basic computer tasks in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.
• Processes orders appropriately and accurately but does not sign or otherwise authorize orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience: 

• Health care experience preferred.

Education

• Current enrollment in a Medical Assisting program.

Skills:

• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.