Medical Aide: Medical Assistant

Medical Aide: Medical Assistant

Oregon State University

Department: Student Health Services (MSH)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time, 9-month, Medical Aide: Medical Assistant positions for Student Health Services at Oregon State University (OSU ).

The mission of Student Health Services (SHS ) is to provide leadership for the health of the University community. The Medical Assistant position supports this mission through teamwork, collaboration, participation in organizational committees, University outreach, and by contributing to the academic success of OSU students.

The Medical Assistant provides support to clinicians in an outpatient setting at Student Health Services. This role requires a flexible team member skilled in various clinical and administrative tasks, working alongside clinicians and nursing staff to deliver high-quality health services to the University community.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

90% CLINICAL SUPPORT

• Accurately measure and document vital signs in the electronic medical record (EMR ).

• Prepare patients for visits by collecting and documenting patient history, symptoms, vitals, and other pertinent visit details.

• Provide telehealth support to extend clinician services.

• Deliver after-rooming reports to clinicians, including chief complaints and pertinent details.

• Administer vaccines, medications, nebulizers, and other treatments as ordered.

• Perform and demonstrate competency in point-of-care testing and electrocardiograms.

• Serve as a medical chaperone during sensitive exams and procedures, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity.

• Assist clinicians during procedures by preparing the room, positioning and draping patients, providing equipment, and offering emotional support.

• Clean and prepare rooms post-procedure; sterilize or prepare instruments for sterilization.

• Monitor patients in waiting areas for urgent symptoms and escalate care as needed.

• Escort or transport patients to appropriate treatment areas as needed.

• Deliver specimens to the lab.

• Coordinate with nurses to provide support as needed.

• Crosstrain in all clinic areas to function independently.

• Periodically assume additional responsibilities as delegated by the Clinical Services Director, MA Manager, or clinicians.

• Coordinate communication between providers, clinical staff, and patients.

• Ensure timely processing and forwarding of patient care information.

• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to non-medical inquiries, and place follow-up calls as needed.

• Use electronic communication tools for regular internal and external correspondence.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA and FERPA compliance.

• Monitor the EMR to keep clinician and team schedules accurate and up to date throughout the day.

• Take inventory and requisition supplies through the unit supervisor.

• Restock and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

• Upload documents to the EMR .

• Send faxes as needed.

• Participate in department meetings and stay current on policies and procedures.

Ongoing: PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS

• Serve all students with respect, dignity, and courtesy.

• Maintain professional boundaries and relationships with patients.

• Collaborate effectively with peers and other departments within SHS and OSU .

• Demonstrate flexibility in work hours based on clinical needs.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the unit.

10% EDUCATION /PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Maintain CPR Certification.

• Participate in Student Health Services and Oregon State University staff development activities.

• Evaluate own professional development and the effectiveness of care.

• Improve the quality of care through continuing education.

• Attend CME or seminars recommended by the supervisor.

• Share information obtained at workshops with peers.

What You Will Need

• 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.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Certified Medical Assistant in addition to experience in the medical field.

• Willingness to learn about varying cultural medical practices and patients of diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to learn computer applications appropriate to functions.

• Experience with patient prioritization in a medical setting.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

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.

• This is a 9-month position. The incumbent may be asked to work varied shifts, weekends and some summer hours.

• Exposure to communicable diseases on a daily basis.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 23, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Sharise Ford

Sharise.ford@oregonstate.edu

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 candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6374655

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