Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant - Community Health

Jobtome; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant for the 11th Avenue Family Medical Clinic location in Yakima, WA. The role involves maintaining patient records, preparing for visits, and assisting during exams, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient education.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a CAHE or ABHES accredited program with 720 hours, CPR within 90 days, WA Medical Assistant certification, and bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (one-year certificate/diploma or two-year associate degree) from CAAHEP or ABHES, with a minimum of 720 training hours, including at least 160-hour clinical externship.
• One year's experience as a CMA is preferred.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10 to receive differential pay.
• Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine.
• Strong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations.
• Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient medical records, including vital signs, treatments, and medications, and review immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits by reviewing files, ensuring necessary reports are available, and collaborating with Providers for efficient scheduling and continuity of care.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, explain procedures to patients, provide education and coaching, respond to patient questions and concerns, and assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens, administer medication, and perform other assigned clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR Certification

Patient care

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited medical assisting program with 720 hours including 160 externship

Tools

Epic

EMR software

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant for the 11th Avenue Family Medical Clinic location in Yakima, WA. The role involves maintaining patient records, preparing for visits, and assisting during exams, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient education.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a CAHE or ABHES accredited program with 720 hours, CPR within 90 days, WA Medical Assistant certification, and bilingual English/Spanish