Medical Assistant 2
About the Position
Do you have a passion and dedication to caring and advocating for your community and our patients? Do you find yourself energized and engaged when working in an evolving and challenging environment with a focus on continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a talented and passionate team!
This position performs delegated routine clinical and administrative duties within supervising physician's scope of practice. Assists healthcare provider team in the delivery of patient care in a medication assisted clinic setting. To perform delegated routine clinical and administrative duties within the supervising Physician's scope of practice; to assist healthcare provider team in the delivery of patient care in the clinic setting; to interact with patients, both in person and by phone; to provide outstanding customer services to patients, families and co-workers; and to perform related duties as assigned. to perform Phlebotomy related services as required using venipuncture technique.
About the Division
The Community Health Centers have been providing quality primary care and behavioral health services to the citizens of Lane County since 2004. We provide a broad array of services to adults and children in an outpatient setting. The CHC is the primary source for uninsured and underinsured. Our clinics are Federally Qualified Health Centers whose mission is to serve the community by offering excellent care and eliminating barriers to healthcare.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 3:00pm
*This is an AFSCME represented position*
QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical Assistant 2 Training & Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent; and Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent job experience.
- Certification required at the time of hire.
- One year of Medical Assistant experience.
- Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Certification Requirements:
- Medical Assistant Certification through a nationally recognized certification program- (copy of original or web document)
- Current BLS/CPR (copy of original is fine)
- Diploma (copy of original is fine)
- Valid Photo ID
- **Note date of birth and social security number when submitting credentialing documents
Notes:
- This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
- Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS:
Medical Assistant 2 Classification Details
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader) focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.