_Are you a Bilingual 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!

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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're dedicated to creating a positive impact by delivering high-quality programs based on the best and most progressive practices. We're proud to be deeply rooted in our vibrant, multicultural community, where every individual matters. We believe that true health care extends beyond the confines of an exam room – we're here to support the whole person on their journey to creating a life of good health.

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: $22.00 - $24.00 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 – 6:30 pm
• Location: 18633 SE Stark St., Suite 401 – Portland, OR 97233
• Generous Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off (3 weeks in the first year, 4 weeks in the second year!) ; Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program

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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.

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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
• Fluent in Spanish (¡Hablas español? ¡Perfecto!)
• 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

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Bonus Points:

• 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!

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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 rockstar 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

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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

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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!

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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.