Medical Assistant - Benton

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 the organization’s pages.

Job type: Full-time, benefited

The first review of applications will be on January 28th, 2026. 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 HCT
  21 – Salary $46,463.04-$64,868.10 Annually
• Medical Assistant underfill – Health Care Assistant 3 – Range HCA
  13 – Salary $42,349.10 - $57,312.35 Annually
• This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as 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.

MA's 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Medical Assistant – Health Care Technician 1 (HCT
21)

• 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 (HCA
13)

• 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 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.

Health Insurance: 0 premium

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover eligible family members without additional premium.
• County contributes up to $1,900 per year to Health Savings or Reimbursement account. Additional details apply; funds roll over year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered.

Retirement: Generous employer paid contributions

• After 6 months of employment: 6% salary contribution to Oregon PERS; 1.5%…