Certified Medical Assistant

West Valley Family Health; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring/Retention Bonus

Bilingual differential compensation

Job summary

West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our care teams. As an MA, you will handle patient prep, records, and support providers during visits in a busy clinic.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and a multi-installment Hiring/Retention bonus totaling $5,000, plus extra pay for bilingual skills. Qualified CMA candidates with WA certification are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited program.
• Graduation from a medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES) with at least 720 hours and 160 clinical externship.
• One year CMA experience preferred.
• CPR certification due within 90 days of hire.
• WA CMA certification required.
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred at level 10.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient medical records including history, vitals, treatments, and immunizations.
• Prepares for patient visits and reviews requests for labs and referrals.
• Communicates with Providers to ensure schedule efficiency and continuity of care.
• Maintains and sterilizes patient exam rooms and supplies.
• Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures as needed.
• Provides education and coaching to patients within scope; explains medications and allergy information.
• Answers patient questions and directs outside inquiries appropriately.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Anticipates Providers’ needs and manages requests.
• Collects lab specimens and records results in EMR.
• Administers medications as directed by a physician.
• Adheres to TJC/HRSA/YVFWC guidelines.

Skills

Spanish-speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABHES Medical Assistant certificate/degree

WA Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification

CPR certification within 90 days

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant

City: Yakima

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 17494

Description: Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA!

Medical Assistants are the backbone of our care teams. They play a vital, hands‑on role in ensuring every patient receives safe, compassionate, and seamless care. From preparing patients for their visit to supporting providers during clinical procedures, MAs are often the first and last point of connection in a patient’s experience. Their attention to detail, clinical skills, and ability to build trust with patients make them essential to our mission. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, our MAs are not only valued professionals but also crucial partners in delivering high‑quality healthcare to the communities we serve. Their work strengthens every aspect of our clinic operations and directly impacts patient health and satisfaction.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights

• $21.44-$31.58/hour DOE
• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $1,500.00
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
  • At 12 months: $1,500.00
  • Bonus is prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You’ll Do

• Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records
• Prepares for patient visits. Reviews the patient file, including requests for 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 patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized
• Prepares patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed
• Provides limited education and/or coaching for patients within scope. This includes discharge information and/or responding to follow-up questions. Instructs patients about medication and possible allergic reactions
• Responds to patients’ questions and concerns in person and via email exchange. If the question is outside of scope, directs inquiries to appropriate person
• Assists physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries
• Anticipates Providers’ needs and manages Providers’ requests
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens. Completes screenings. Collects and reviews patient data per protocol. Follows up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers. Documents specimens collected and results in electronic medical record (EMR)
• Prepares and administers medication as directed by a physician
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting training program (may be a one-year certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program) that is accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This training program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship.
• One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
• CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire
• Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Interim Certification from WA State Department of Health
• Certifications must be maintained and remain current
• Spanish-speaking skills are preferred at a level 10
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
• Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds and personal situations
• Strong multi-tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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