Travel Medical Assistant Jobs in Portland, Oregon – Adult Outpatient Surgery

Join an experienced healthcare team as an on-site Medical Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment supporting an adult outpatient surgical practice in Portland, Oregon. Make a meaningful impact through clinical support, patient communication, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced surgical clinic. Portland offers welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant food and arts culture, abundant parks, and easy access to the outdoors.

Travel Medical Assistant Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $870-$940
• Healthcare Setting: Adult outpatient surgical clinic
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Patient Population: Adults
• Clinical Volume: Approximately 16 visits per day in a high-volume practice environment

Medical Assistant Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical Assistant or medical office experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support certification at the start of the assignment; American Heart Association certification preferred
• Completion of a nationally recognized, accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a practicum or externship of at least 160 hours, or completion of a formal U.S. military medical services training program
• Alternatively, an Oregon Emergency Medical Technician license and national EMT registration may qualify
• Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accredited certifying organization upon hire or within the applicable probationary period, when required by the qualifying pathway
• Recent Epic electronic medical record experience is required
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and patient-service skills
• Ability to support clinical operations, maintain patient confidentiality, and work collaboratively with providers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Flexibility to float to nearby affiliated locations or departments as needed

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and support efficient patient flow
• Perform and document point-of-care testing and other clinical information in Epic
• Assist with procedures, treatments, wound care, and outpatient surgical support activities within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Manage in-basket messages and provide timely telephone communication with patients
• Coordinate appointment and surgical schedules, including schedule scrubbing and follow-up tasks
• Request and process medical records, authorization forms, and related documentation
• Complete insurance verification, specimen labeling, pharmacy calls, and patient refill requests
• Maintain stocked, organized, and properly prepared examination rooms
• Provide telephone triage and route patient concerns appropriately under clinical direction
• Communicate with efficiency, professionalism, and diplomacy while supporting providers, learners, and other members of the care team
• Follow established Medical Assistant standards of practice, safety procedures, and electronic documentation requirements

Apply now for this Medical Assistant travel assignment in Portland, Oregon, and join a collaborative outpatient surgical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.