Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring/Retention Bonus

$1,500 at hire

$2,000 at 6 months

$1,500 at 12 months

Bilingual differential for ALTA score

Bonus prorated for FTE

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring Medical Assistants in Washington. The role supports clinical teams, maintains patient records, collects specimens, assists providers, and handles exams and patient education. Competitive hourly pay and a structured bonus plan are offered.

Bilingual skills and WA CMA certification are valued; extensive training and onboarding are provided. Position features include opportunities for ongoing professional growth, a comprehensive benefits approach, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient medical records, updating medical history, vitals, and treatments.
• Reviews and updates immunization records.
• Prepares for patient visits.
• Reviews patient file including labs, referrals and correspondence.
• Verifies and ensures necessary reports are present.
• Provides updates to Provider team as needed.
• Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care.
• Discusses patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms, ensures supplies and sterilization.
• Prepares patient for examinations and explains procedures.
• Provides patient education and coaching within scope.
• Instructs patients about medications and possible allergic reactions.
• Responds to patient questions in person and via email; redirects when outside scope.
• Assists physician during examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Anticipates Providers' needs and manages requests.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Completes screenings.
• Documents data per protocol and follows up on test results.
• Documents specimens and results in EMR.
• Administers medication as directed.
• Follows Joint Commission/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish-speaking skills

Multi-tasking

People skills

Medical knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assisting training program (CAAHEP/ABHES) 720 hours

CMA certification preferred

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

CPR certification within 90 days

Tools

Epic

EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring Medical Assistants in Washington. The role supports clinical teams, maintains patient records, collects specimens, assists providers, and handles exams and patient education. Competitive hourly pay and a structured bonus plan are offered.

Bilingual skills and WA CMA certification are valued; extensive training and onboarding are provided. Position features include opportunities for ongoing professional growth, a comprehensive benefits approach, and a