Medical Assistant Jobs – Adult Outpatient Surgical Clinic Travel Contract in Portland, Oregon

Join an adult outpatient surgical clinic in Portland, Oregon, as a Medical Assistant on a 13-week travel healthcare contract. Support physicians, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and other clinical professionals while delivering compassionate patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Portland is a vibrant city known for scenic parks, walkable neighborhoods, excellent food, and the beautiful Willamette River waterfront.

Medical Assistant Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $870-$940
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Healthcare Setting: Adult outpatient surgical clinic
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults

Medical Assistant Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, outpatient clinic, or surgical setting
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the start of the assignment
• Completion of a nationally recognized, accredited Medical Assistant training program, including a practicum of at least 160 hours; completion of a formal military medical services training program; or an active Oregon EMT license with national EMT registration
• Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying organization, either upon hire or within the applicable probationary or evaluation period, when required by the qualifying pathway
• Recent Epic experience required
• Strong knowledge of outpatient clinic workflows, patient communication, documentation, and clinical support procedures
• Ability to communicate efficiently and diplomatically with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Outpatient Surgical Clinic Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, and support efficient outpatient clinic flow
• Perform and document point-of-care testing in the electronic medical record
• Manage in-basket messages and provide timely telephone communication with patients
• Scrub schedules, request medical records, and support authorization and insurance verification workflows
• Process pharmacy calls and patient refill requests according to established procedures
• Assist with outpatient surgical visits, procedures, treatments, wound care, and specimen labeling
• Stock and maintain exam rooms and clinical supplies
• Enter accurate information in Epic and maintain complete, timely patient documentation
• Provide professional, compassionate support to adult patients and their families
• Collaborate with providers, learners, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, efficient patient care

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

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.