Medical Assistant Benton County

Corvallis, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 42349 - 64868

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position: Medical Assistant - Benton County

Department:Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) a five-clinic integrated primary care system across Benton and Linn Counties. For more information about the CHC visit: type:Full-time benefited

The first review of applications will be on December 17 2025.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.

Salary information:

Medical Assistant Health Care Technician 1 Range HCT21 Salary $46463.04-$64868.10 Annually
Medical Assistant underfill Health Care Assistant 3 Range HCA13 Salary $42349.10 - $57312.35 Annually
This position guarantees two salary raises within your first yearas long as your performance is in good standing

Work location:

Clinic Highlights: Primary Care Community Health Workers Behaviorists Nurse Care Coordinators. Works closely with Benton County Behavioral Health Providers
Please note:This position will require coverage at multiple clinic sites.
- Mileage reimbursement available per county guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY
Medical Assistants work with health care providers to deliver primary care to clients of the Community Health Center by preparing patients for physical exams recording health information phlebotomy collecting specimens performing screening tests and performing administrative/clerical duties related to the patient care process.

MAs work in a patient centered team-based care delivery model. This position provides support to proactive patient care and care coordination.

UNDERFILL OPTION:
The goal is to fill this position as a Medical Assistant. However applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Medical Assistant within one year or less of on-the-job training are encouraged to apply as underfill candidates. Employees hired into the Medical Assistant level position as an underfill will be hired as a Medical Assistant underfill and then re-classified to the Medical Assistant upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.

Click here for a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications arerequiredfor this position:

Medical Assistant Health Care Technician 1(HCT21)

Technical training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification; AND
One year of work experience in a similar field or work setting (e.g. nursing assistant home health aides personal care aides).
Must have State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification at the time of hire.

Medical Assistant Underfill Health Care Assistant 3(HCA13)

Technical training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification; AND
Must be able to obtain State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification within 6 months of hire.

Special requirements:

Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Training and skill to be able to administer immunizations to patients of all ages or willingness to learn.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

BENEFITS
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

11 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

Medical Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition the County contributes up to $1900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account depending on plan and personal contributions!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that arent traditionally paid by insurance i.e. Ibuprofen Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program

Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100000) Life ($50000) and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual salary range of

Medical Assistant Health Care Technician 1 Range HCT21 Salary $46463.04 - $64868.10 Annually
Medical Assistant underfill Health Care Assistant 3 Range HCA13 Salary $42349.10 - $57312.35 Annually
This position guaranteestwo salary raises within your first year.Increases are given at the end of the 6-month probationary period and at the 1-year anniversary as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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Benton County Health Services
Benton County Health Services includes The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties and Benton County Public Health Department. This position is with the Community Health Centers (CHC) a mission-driven organization with a heart in leading health care transformation. Community Health Centers are committed to providing high quality client care and improving health outcomes. We need experienced dynamic and motivated medical assistants to join our team. We are certified Patient Centered Primary Care Homes (PCPCH) and are recognized as innovators in health care delivery. Our clinics use multidisciplinary care teams where the MAs play an integral role to improving individual family and community health outcomes. We provide primary care services through six clinics that span across Benton and Linn Counties.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Jennifer Reid Health Center Manager

Health Clinics

Telephone:

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west the countys 90000 residents like to say they have it all.

Working at Benton County

Living in Benton County

How to Apply

To apply for this position click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.
Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more aboutBenton County
Understanding the County Application Process
JobInterest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at .

Job SummaryPosition: Medical Assistant - Benton CountyDepartment:Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) a five-clinic integrated primary care system across Benton and Linn Counties. For more information about the CHC visit: type:Full-time benefitedThe first review of applications...