MA Apprenticeship Bilingual Spanish and English (Limited Duration)

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:$22.49 - $27.56 Hourly

Department:Health Department

Job Type:Limited Duration

Exemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):July 01, 2024

The Opportunity:

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This recruitment will fill both Non-KSA and Bilingual Spanish and English Health Assistant 2 positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required)

The Primary Care Medical Assistant Apprentice learns during the course of the program to provide clinical support to the patient care team, directed towards the prevention of disease and the 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 medical, pharmacy,and behavioral health providers and other team members to help ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The Primary Care Medical Assistant Apprentice must maintain enrollment and progress toward completion of the apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program is an asynchronous online program offered through United We Heal and is free of cost to the employee. The United We Health program is to be completed in 12 months. During this time, the Medical Assistant Apprentice learns the hands-on skills and completes the Live Skills Sheet functions and requirements during their workday, while the online educational component is primarily completed outside of work hours. Creates 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.

This is a Limited Duration position assignment.

*The tentative start date for this program is August 6, 2024.

As a Health Assistant 2, you will:

Patient Visit Support

Room patients, obtain comprehensive vital signs, complete appropriate screening and collect clinical data used by providers for patient assessment. Prepare patients for exams and procedures, including, but not limited to, equipment set-up and specimen collection.

Complete lab orders as directed by the provider. Monitor Health Maintenance Alerts and administer immunizations and approved injections. Perform phlebotomy, work in the clinic lab as needed.

Perform medical treatment and diagnostic testing as ordered by the provider including but not limited to, ear irrigations, ECG (electrocardiogram), urine dipsticks, INR (international normalized ratio blood test), urine hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) and strep throat swabs.

Patient Follow-Up

Provide After Visit Summary (AVS) with instruction as needed, and ensure patient/family understand the next appointment and follow-up actions or events.

Schedule appointments when needed; provide patient education within scope of practice. Assist clients with forms (i.e.: PHQ9) and help encourage MyChart (electronic medical record system) account set-up and navigation. Communicate referrals to the Team Clerical Assistant (TCA) if not done by the provider.

Maintain Clinic Flow

Support back office clinic flow on behalf of patients by reviewing schedules in advance to proactively prepare for client visits (i.e.: scrubbing, huddles, etc.). Support keeping on schedule by managing an efficient work-flow and communicating expected wait times to patient, clinician and front desk staff.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept differences; we value 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 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 in a section is labeled required for details about how we typically screen applications and review our overview of the selection process.

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.

High School completion or GED certificate

Reads and writes proficiently in English.

Internal candidates (that is current MCHD employee with regular status, temporary, on-call, or limited duration employee) - to apply should be in good standing and have passed probationary period. If you apply, please keep your manager/supervisor informed.

External candidates - who apply will be selected through a competitive recruitment process for the Limited Duration- Health Assistant 2 positions.

Submission of a cover letter detailing interest, skills, and strengths as they apply to the MA Apprenticeship Program. In addition, the employee will describe in the cover letter their interest in the program and becoming a Medical Assistant, understanding of how the program works, including the program requirements and expectations.

Commitment to actively participate and complete the program in 12 months and interest in remaining on with Multnomah County Health Centers after program completion..

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluent in a language other than English or American Sign Language.

Experience working with underserved and marginalized individuals or communities.

The Application Packet: You MUST submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

REQUIRED: (All 1 through 4 should be sent with the application)

A resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications.

Copy of High School completion or GED certificate (college or university degree can substitute).

Copy of BLS CPR Certification (if you have one, else should obtain one within 60 days of hire ).

A Cover Letter addressing: (We strongly advise applicant to spend good amount of time writing your cover letter addressing all as mentioned below)

Essay explaining your interest, your skills, and strengths as they apply to the medical apprentice program program.

In addition, provide your understanding of how the program works, including the requirements and expectations.

Please take the time to tell us about any work you have in serving persons impacted by mental illness, addictions, houselessness, HIV or AIDS, chronic diseases, language barriers, or underserved communities.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

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

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter, as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner, your application may not be considered.

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:Martin Clark

Email:

Phone: x85123

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.

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