Lead Medical Assistant 2 - SBHC

Company:  Outside In
Location: Milwaukie
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Details
Job Location
SBHC-MHS - Milwaukie, OR
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$26.08 - $28.79 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Outside In is a patient-centered, primary care outpatient clinic. Lead Medical Assistant 2s work in a team to serve diverse and underserved populations. Lead Medical Assistants will work with other staff and providers to support patient care including clinical, administrative, mobile clinic, and general duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant practice. This position may be scheduled and is expected to report to work at any clinic location as needed but is primarily based at Milwaukie High School's School Based Health Center.
This is a full-time, union-represented, hourly position with a starting range of $26.08 to $28.79, based on experience and skills. Outside In offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance; Employee Assistance Program; short term and long term disability coverage; life insurance; health, dependent care, and transportation flex plans; 403(b) retirement plan with vestment on day one; 18 days of paid time off in your first year with increases every year until your sixth year; 13 paid holidays; and an Employee Discount Program.
Who you are:
  • You instinctively build rapport with patients of all ages and from all backgrounds, focused on ensuring their excellent care with compassion.
  • You are team oriented and can work individually, with strong process skills and ownership of your work.
  • You are flexible with your day, adjusting your work to meet the needs of the team, patients, and clinic.
  • You understand the need for attention to detail and refined processes to support the smooth functioning of a small clinic team.
  • You have had or really want experience working in a school-based health clinic serving underserved communities.
  • You are particularly interested in and able to engage with children and adolescents and might even have had experience working with this demographic.
  • You are a fast learner and willing to take ownership of your potential and impact working with young patients.
  • You are passionate about anti-racist practice, engaging in equity and anti-racist discussions within the team and the agency to ensure the equitable impact of the mission within our communities and with our stakeholders.
What you will do:
Lead Duties
  • Train new medical assistants and externs
  • Assist in workflow development
  • Offer operational support to the MA team
Lab Duties
  • Run on-site lab at labs without lab technicians
  • Act as back-up to lab technician
  • Perform and document regular maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of lab equipment.
  • Perform and document controls on lab reagents, log test results, process specimens, and perform other quality assurance/quality control tasks.
  • Assist with supply ordering and inventory organization, reviewing inventory logs.
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the lab.
Medical Assistant Duties
  • Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and other established screening procedures.
  • Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments as directed by the on-site medical provider.
  • Prepare and administer medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
  • Maintain the on-site lab and coordinate with Lab Coordinator to maintain equipment.
  • Treat all patients with compassion and empathy.
  • Perform basic administrative medical assisting functions.
  • Act as the SuperUser for the Vaccines For Children program and maintains ALERTIIS records.
  • Communicate inventory and equipment needs to the SBHC Manager or Lab Services Supervisor.
  • Schedule and coordinate patient appointments as well as monitor provider schedules.

Qualifications:
We are committed to having an applicant pool for this position that reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and we highly encourage Black, Indigenous and People of Color and Queer folks to apply.
Studies have shown that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We know that the best candidates for this job might include individuals who have not engaged in traditional educational systems, and if this position speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our described qualifications.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
Knowledge of HIPAA laws and patient rights
Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of situations
Able to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and sexual preference backgrounds
Able to work both independently and as a member of a primary care team
Experience training and coaching others in their job roles
Required Qualifications:
Must have either a AAMA, NCCT or CCMA certification
Must have a valid Healthcare Provider CPR card
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working as an MA in a clinical setting with pediatric and adolescent patients is strongly preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Working Conditions:
This job is located in a standard medical office environment. Ability to travel is needed to support other agency clinics and teams. Ability to move and lift medical equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and aid patients in positioning on exam tables and chairs.
Application Instructions:
Please follow the link of the position for which you wish to apply and complete the online application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best. In your cover letter please address the following:
1. How would this position contribute to the pursuit of your long-term professional goals?
2. If you were selected for this position, how would you use your skills and experience to contribute to equity, inclusion, and community growth at Outside In?
Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
We are committed to having an applicant pool for this position that reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and we highly encourage Black, Indigenous and People of Color and Queer folks to apply.
Studies have shown that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We know that the best candidates for this job might include individuals who have not engaged in traditional educational systems, and if this position speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our described qualifications.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
Knowledge of HIPAA laws and patient rights
Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of situations
Able to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and sexual preference backgrounds
Able to work both independently and as a member of a primary care team
Experience training and coaching others in their job roles
Required Qualifications:
Must have either a AAMA, NCCT or CCMA certification
Must have a valid Healthcare Provider CPR card
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working as an MA in a clinical setting with pediatric and adolescent patients is strongly preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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