Medical Assistant

Are you a 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 on your community? If you're nodding yes, we've got an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us: At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we've been a stable and trusted healthcare provider for over 40 years. Founded by Dr. James Reuler, Wallace began bringing essential medical care to uninsured and low-income residents. Today, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, staying deeply connected to our vibrant, multicultural community. We're committed to supporting the whole person, ensuring every individual receives the care they deserve.

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: $25.00-$33.00 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-8 pm
• Evening shift differential for hours worked between 6 pm and 8 pm (1.5x base pay rate)
• Location: 18633 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97233

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
• Super organizational skills (you're the multitasking champ!)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Pass that pre-employment background check

Bonus Points:

• Fluent in Spanish (¡Hablas español? ¡Perfecto!) (preferred but not required)
• Experience in a primary care medical setting (you've seen it all)
• A heart for helping clients with barriers to healthcare
• Familiarity with OCHIN Epic
• HIPAA

Your Role: As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting providers and delivering high-quality, patient- centered care. As an integral member of the clinical team, you will help ensure patients receive compassionate, efficient, and coordinated care throughout their healthcare journey.

• Managing the full patient care experience
• Documenting patient history and vitals
• Providing follow-up instructions and assisting with referrals
• Supporting our providers during exams and procedures
• Performing CLIA-waived diagnostic testing and accurately documenting results in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Providing basic first aid under the supervision and direction of a healthcare provider.
• Helping with immunizations, injections, and medication administration
• Monitoring patient's prescriptions and making sure they get what they need
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and ensure patients receive timely access to ongoing care
• Keeping patient files in the EMR

And as a Care Team Member, You Will:

• Engage in daily huddles with our amazing care team
• Collaborate closely with the Nursing Manager and Lead Medical Assistant to support safe and efficient medication management processes
• Perform a variety of medical office and administrative duties to support efficient clinic operations.
• Be the friendly voice on the other end of the phone

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!

Wallace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the power of communities to transform their health. We seriously embrace diversity and inclusion because we know that it makes us stronger. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.