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Medical Programs

Collage of people in healthcare settings

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Admissions Adviser (MA, MLT, EHT, HIM) Amanda Gallo, 971-722-567, amanda.gallo@pcc.edu, TEB 103

It is highly recommended that you volunteer/work in a medical environment to gather as much career-related experience as you can at a hospital, clinic, medical non-profit, or aÌý long-term care facility.

Is a career in healthcare for you?
  • Career Research –
  • NIH – Career Info Diversity in Extra Mural Programs –
  • Community Health Organization – OCHIN –
  • Medline (NIH) –
  • OHSU Medical School Competencies formerly prerequisites
  • PA school admissions interview questions
  • ÌýWork in qualifying non-profit and 10 years (120) payments then the remainder of your loan is forgiven.
  • andÌý –
  • Disability Services in Health Science Programs
  • AAMAÌý –Ìý and
  • – is a training program at AdventistÌý – with direct clinical contact withÌý several time frame options.Ìý It is a cost based experience that leads to an entry level clinical career in healthcare. Rolling Admissions quarterly cohort model.

Internships/ Summer Programs:Ìý

  • Ìýshpep@aamc.org or 1 (866) 587- 6337 (toll-free).
  • Ìý (AI/AN studentsÌý –ÌýSteps to Success withÌý
High School student/Young Adult Internships Compliments of Aimee PCC Career Specialist:
    • Providence Ready:Ìý
    • Kaiser:Ìý
    • Virginia Garcia:Ìý
    • OHSU:Ìý
  • : A school has to be in partnership with the program and the student has to be a high school graduate or have a GED.
  • MD/Ph.D. programs – Ìý –

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Caregiver Training:
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PCC Nursing program approved certificated training:
CNA Training
  • OSBN trainers list (6/2024):Ìý

Non-credit Schools

  • Caregiver Training Institute –
  • Moore Nurse Consulting –
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Credit Schools

(Facility or On-the-Job training)Ìý

  • Avamere A Family of Companies training is through –
  • Marquis Companies –
  • West Hills Health and Rehabilitation – for job application –
  • RISE Partnership – DEI-funded program with 1-year commitment – ÌýorÌý
Limited X-ray Machine Operator

Phlebotomy Training – Non-Credit (Portland Metro Area)
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    • The application fee for ASCP Certification is $145.00. There are 7 eligibility routes for Phlebotomy Technicians (PBT) under the ASCP certification. Our program falls under Route 2 eligibility. For more details, please visit the ASCP link below.
  • Phlebotomy Training Specialists –ÌýÌý
  • Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy –
  • Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics –
  • West Coast Phlebotomy –
Pharmacy Technician Training
  • OHSU –
  • On-the-Job Training at a chain pharmacies (Walgreens, CVS)
Medical or Dental Assisting
Medical Scribe Training

Scribe Job Description

    • Proscribe –Ìý ()
    • Scribe America –Ìý

* OHSU PA Program – Medical Scribe experience up to 1,000 hours is accepted towards the 2,000. Note clinical experience is preferred.Ìý

Medical Interpretation
  • , Spanish classes integrated into clinical rotations! Based in Ecuador lessons also offered in Quechua.Ìý Instagram is @cachamsi.
  • Pacific University & Bridging the Gap – 16 week OHA approved online program
Community Health Worker

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN – PCC Program page

More information on this page EMS/Fire link

EYE TECHNICIAN/OMT – PCC Program page

This program is accredited by the ICA (International Council of Accreditation) and certified through the JCAHPO (Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology).

Program information and videos

Additional Eye Technician Career Information

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – PCC Program PageÌý

AÌýfew words about the field for career planning:

HIM statistics, financials, medical coding and data analysis are part of this industry.ÌýTraits:Ìý Detail-oriented, problem-solve, understand rules and regulations, interpret payment policies, enter data,Ìý accuracy

Additional HIM Career Information

MEDICAL ASSISTING – PCC Program PageÌý

Additional Medical Assisting Career Information

MEDICAL LABORATORY – PCC Program PageÌý
NURSING – PCC Program PageÌý
RADIOGRAPHY – PCC Program Page

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Staffing and General Search Sites
  • MyTeam Medical Staffing formerly Med-X Staffing Services paula@trustmedx.comÌý971-803-6993
  • All is Well Medical Staffing –Ìý
  • CareNW Staffing – rick@carenwstaffing.com
  • Uniforce/Labforce –
  • Quest Diagnostics –Ìý
  • Labcorp –
  • Asante Health System –
  • Oregon Medical Group – Lab –
  • Health Jobs USA –
  • Women’s Health Assoc. Inc. –Ìý
  • Onward Healthcare –
  • Career Builder –
  • Maxim Health Care Services –
  • Medical Workers –
  • Travel positions –
  • Soliant – Posts jobs for HIM, HIT, Nursing, MLT –
Selected Local Private Clinics
  • Zoom Care –
  • The Portland Clinic –
  • The Oregon Clinic –Ìý
  • Children’s Clinic –
  • Doctors’ Family Clinic –
  • Willamette Valley Medical Center –
  • Coalition of Community Health Clinics –
  • North by Northeast Medical Clinic –
Hospitals
  • Hillsboro Medical Center (formerly) Tuality Healthcare –
  • Kaiser Permanente –
  • Providence Health Care –
  • Legacy Health System –
  • Adventist Hospital –
  • Peace Health – SW WashingtonÌý
  • Oregon Health Sciences University –
  • Willamette Falls – Providence Hospital –
  • Portland VA Medical Center –
Government
  • Indian Health Service –Ìý
  • Washington Co Health Dept. –
  • Multnomah Co. Health Dept. –
  • Clackamas Co. Health Dept. –
  • Federal Job Search –
  • State of Oregon –Ìý
  • State of Washington –