Medical Assistant - Limited Duration

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$25.34 - $31.03 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Limited Duration

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 22, 2025

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the patient care team directed towards the prevention of disease and promotion of health using professional clinical support for quality patient care. This position works as part of a care delivery team and works closely with physicians and mid-level providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care. 

This position will report to Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) - 1120 SW Third Avenue, Portland, OR 97204.

As the Certified Medical Assistant you will: 

• Obtain vital signs and collect clinical data from patients

• Support clinic flow and time management for providers.

• Prepare patients for exams and procedures. 

• Review immunizations, forecast and administer immunizations for clients of all ages. 

• Perform medical treatments such as simple would care, ear irrigations, suture removal and fluoride treatments. 

• Ensure the exam room is stocked, cleaned and ready for use.

• Provide back-up lab duties including phlebotomy and processing labs.

• Complete assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities
   

  TO QUALIFY:

  We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
   

  Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Education/Experience/Training: Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

• Certification: Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification program, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or CCMA, is required.

• CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire)
   

  REQUIRED: 

  The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. 

  **Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application**

  - An application/ resume demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications; AND

  - Copy of Medical Assistant Certification. You can attach this to your application while applying in Workday

  - CPR certification is required (valid CPR certification must be provided upon hire). 

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law