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Medical Assistant

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Reed College seeks a compassionate and resourceful person to be our next Medical Assistant. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides direct and indirect student-centered care and services to the students attending Reed College. This position provides the clinical expertise to ensure that all students receive high quality, inclusive, and safe care. The CMA retains the interests of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc., at the very core of their work with students and other staff. This position reports to the Medical Services Director. This is not a remote position. 

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time, 10 months per year role (August-May) with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch. 

Starting salary for this position starts between $21-$23/hour. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an overtime eligible position on grade NE-4.

Who You Are

  • You enjoy working with college-aged students and adolescents and retain interest in gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities and other identities at the very core of your work with students
  • You are able to interact effectively and compassionately with staff and students of diverse backgrounds
  • You are self-aware, in terms of understanding your own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, and privilege and seek continued growth in these areas
  • You show initiative and have a strong work ethic
  • You value and demonstrate teamwork 
  • You actively participate in self-evaluation by utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
  • You are effective in situations where circumstances and priorities frequently change
  • Others would describe you as flexible, adaptable and versatile.
  • You have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • You collaborate with many individuals (including parents, families, spouses, partners, significant others, other members of the campus community, and other health care providers) in providing patient care and advocacy, education and continuity of care that is in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA
  • You display a high level of integrity
  • You seek knowledge and skills appropriate to college health care systems and integrate new information and methodologies

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate the back office work of the clinic to assist and support the nurses and other providers
  • Sets up exam rooms, including cleaning and stocking supplies in between visits
  • Performs rooming such as greet patients, take vitals, verify medications, and verify allergies
  • Updates electronic health records
  • Prepares students for examinations and performs/reviews routine screening tests
  • Administers vaccinations and medications, as directed
  • Performs safe phlebotomy, collecting and processing specimens
  • Performs basic medical procedures such as ECG, ear lavage, and other minor procedures as directed
  • Follow safety protocols and promote safety in the clinic
  • Assists with front desk receptions including answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • You have a current medical assistant certification (AAMA or CCMA) 
  • You have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) 
  • Six months or more of medical assistant experience preferred 

Application Instructions

Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume is required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best. 

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. 

Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.

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Reed College is committed to building a culturally inclusive community and a work environment that respects and inspires every person. Your unique skills, work history, cultural contributions, and lived experiences are essential to building this community. Members of historically marginalized groups including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are invited to apply.