Medical Aide: Medical Assistant

Department: Student Health Services Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) A copy of a Valid CPR certification 4) Response to the supplemental questions Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.  For additional information please contact: Sharise Ford [email protected] 541-737-9355 Supplemental Questions: Please upload your response to the supplemental questions as a separate document. 1) Why do you want to work for Student Health Services (SHS)? 2) Do you understand that this is a 9-month position? Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to fill two, full-time , 9-month Medical Assistant positions for the Student Health Service at Oregon State University (OSU). Join the team at Oregon State University Student Health Services (SHS), where your work directly supports the health, well-being, and academic success of OSU students. As a Medical Assistant, you will be an integral member of a collaborative healthcare team that provides compassionate, high-quality care in a nationally accredited ambulatory care setting. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Student Health Services fosters a culture of teamwork, inclusion, continuous learning, and professional growth. Medical Assistants are empowered to contribute to patient care through direct clinical support, telehealth services, patient education, procedural assistance, and quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care in a dynamic university environment and enjoy working with a diverse student population, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to supporting student success and wellness. Key Responsibilities: Provide compassionate, student-centered clinical support by preparing patients for visits, collecting health information, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and supporting the delivery of high­-quality healthcare services. Assist healthcare providers in delivering comprehensive care through medication and vaccine administration, diagnostic testing, telehealth support, procedural assistance, and patient monitoring. Coordinate patient care and communication by serving as a liaison between students, providers, and healthcare team members to support continuity of care and timely follow-up. Perform administrative and care coordination functions including managing patient communications, responding to telephone and electronic inquiries, processing clinical information, and supporting daily provider schedules. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and organizational standards for confidentiality and record management. Support efficient clinic operations by maintaining exam room readiness, managing supplies, processing specimens and documentation, and contributing to a safe, organized clinical environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team while participating in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and activities that support student health and wellness. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Six months experience providing health care support in a health care facility; OR Completion of a vocational training program in a health care support area (e.g., Medical Office Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant). NOTE: Preference will be given to those applicants who possess a knowledge of medical terminology. Valid CPR certification Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months Preferred Qualifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred. Applicants currently completing an accredited Medical Assistant program and eligible to obtain certification by start date are encouraged to apply. Experience in the medical field preferred. Willingness to learn about varying cultural medical practices and work effectively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to learn computer applications appropriate to job functions. Experience with patient prioritization in a medical setting. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Working Conditions/Schedule: Working Conditions/Work Schedule: • Health Care Environment • This position is deemed “essential” and may be required to report to work during emergency university closures or work curtailments. • The person in this position will occasionally be required to assist in patient transfers. • Occasionally need to lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. • Exposure to communicable diseases on a daily basis. • This is a 9-month position. The incumbent may be asked to work varied shifts, weekends and some summer hours. • This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch period. Salary Range: $20.98 - $31.63 Anticipated Start Date: 2026-08-17 Anticipated End Date: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from cand