Certified Medical Assistant - Hep C Free Program

Location:

Portland, OR Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Urban Salary Range: $26 to $29 / Per Hour Open Period: 11/4/2026 until filled Summary: The Medical Assistant assigned to Hep C Initiative is responsible for performing daily outreach, clinical, and administrative tasks supporting the overall goals of the Hepatitis Elimination Initiative Pilot Program, as well as assisting in clinical workflows while in clinic to keep the clinic running smoothly. Will provide direct patient care and carry out assigned clinical tasks in both clinic outreach settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient centered care and assist in connecting clients to necessary services. This role involves close collaboration with medical, mental health, and substance use recovery teams to ensure each client receives comprehensive, coordinated care. Duties: -Carries out tasks such as patient intake, vital sign collection, risk screening, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing for HCV, HIV, and STIs following the NARA NW MA Competency Guidebook. -Responsible for accurate charting, maintaining clean exam areas, and assisting with follow up tasks as needed. -Participates in community outreach and plays a supportive role in connecting patients to needed services and resources through extensive Patient Navigation. -Work at multiple locations including outdoors during Outreach Collaborations. -Prepare clients for treatment procedures, follow up examinations as needed. -Develop therapeutic relationships with clients served and provide close monitoring of progress through extensive Patient Navigation. -In Clinic obtains pertinent information rooming patient visits, takes vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure) and record in medical chart, and takes urine samples when indicated. -Perform or prepare for other procedures as needed, such as EKGs, injections, and hearing or vision tests. -Performs other CLIA-waived laboratory testing as needed, such as urinalysis, urine HGB or HCG, rapid strep, Flu, Covid, RSV, and blood glucose. -Maintain and stock medical, admin, and other supplies needed for outreach, and daily operations. -Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare room for the next client. Qualifications: -Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required. -Active national certification as a Medical Assistant. -Must have CPR certification annually. -Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. -Must pass criminal background and DMV checks. -Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred. -Two years of recent paid experience preferred performing the responsibilities noted above preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/EA72704778F72D2D4728EEA7608BC7B0/jobs/494128 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov