Preventative Care Medical Assistant (KSA Spanish) - $1,500 Hiring Incentive

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $24.53 - $30.04 Hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! The Preventative Care Medical Assistant (PCMA) provides clinical outreach 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 providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and addressing care gaps. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required) As a newly hired Preventative Care Medical Assistant (PCMA), you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status. As the PCMA, other duties will include: Preventative Care Support Provides outreach to patients with preventive care or disease specific testing and schedules visits that are needed. Supports the patient and team to provide education around preventive care and disease specific measures. Coordinates closely with other preventive care staff within Multnomah County and with Coordinated Care Organization partners in order to increase patient engagement and completion of needed testing and services. Services are provided in Spanish and English. Team/Provider Support Supports back office clinic flow by direct provider support as needed including rooming patients, ordering labs as directed, giving immunizations. Assists clinicians with procedures. Obtains comprehensive vital signs, uses appropriate screening tools, and collects clinical data from patients. Prepares patients for exams, and procedures, including equipment set-up and specimen collection. Communicates normal lab results. Professional Licensures and Certifications:- BLS CPR Certification CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA Certification 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. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. 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. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated. 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) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required) Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Knowledge of principles, and procedures of record-keeping and reporting Ability to make observations concerning patients' general health conditions Ability to take and record vital signs and perform assigned laboratory tests Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. Multnomah County COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date. SCREENING AND EVALUATION: The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process. Phone screen Oral exam Consideration of top candidates Background, reference, and education checks 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 minimum qualifications, including a copy of your CPR and CMA Certification. You can text me a screenshot or a picture of your CMA certificate at recruiter’s work cell (971) 500-1714 OPTIONAL: A cover letter addressing: Why you are interested in the position, AND How your skills, training and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for this position. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications Resume and Cover Letter Review Phone screen Consideration of top candidates Language assessment Background, reference Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime. Type: Represented FLSA: Non-Exempt 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, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Sheetal Sarawat Email: sheetal.sarawat@multco.us Phone: +1 (971) 5001714 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 6012 - Medical Assistant