WELCOME to the OSMA website! The Oregon Society of Medical Assistants (OSMA) is a professional organization that supports medical assistants through education, mentorship and professional networking throughout the State of Oregon. Membership is open to all professional medical assistants, managers and other medical professionals.
Covid 19 Updates
Posted: March 16, 2020
Due to the current pandemic crisis, OSMA is following the CDC guidelines and has decided to cancel our annual conference that was scheduled for April 16-18.
We understand any frustration you might have but feel this is the right decision considering the circumstances.
If you have a reservation at the hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, please cancel your reservation as they will not be automatically canceled.
Please do not hesitate to reach out via the contact us page.
-Candy Miller, CMA(AAMA), OSMA President, 2018-19
News & Upcoming Events
Events
News
2020 OSMA Annual Conference CANCELLED
Courtyard Marriott - Corvallis, OR
2020 OSMA Summer Board Meeting
2020 AAMA National Conference - September 11-14, 2020 -
Lake Buena Vista, Florida - watch the AAMA website for upcoming registration form
NEW! AAMA Guidelines and Content Outline for the Certification Exam
The AAMA recently announced a new content outline effective July 15, 2020. Click here to read the full newsletter regarding these changes or visit the AAMA website.
NEW!! ONLINE LEARNING- CDC
"How Nurses and Medical Assistants Can Foster a Culture of Immunization in the Practice"
Access videos and more on this topic as well as other important topics. VIEW ARTICLE & VIDEOS
Leadership & Mentoring Minutes
Read the article on "7 Key Qualities of an Effective Mentor"
Something is Different!
You might notice we have a new website! Help us keep things accurate. If you see a change or a mistake that needs attention, please use our contact form to send us an email.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN OREGON
Look for open positions and jobs
-Just posted: Medical Assistant Instructor & Program Director
Save the Date!
Plan to attend Medical Assistants ... making a difference!
Northwest Regional Conference co-hosted by
Washington State Society and Oregon Society Medical Assistants
May 13-15, 2021
Red Lion on the River, Jantzen Beach, Portland, Oregon
For further information, please contact conference co-chairs:
Candy Miller, CMA (AAMA) email: phone: 541-554-6572
Claire Houghton, CMA (AAMA) email: phone: 509-413-7091
General Assembly Reports