Certified Medical Assistant - $1,500.00 Bonus - Full Time

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Sublimity (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR.

This role supports clinicians, maintains accurate records, and helps prepare patients for visits while delivering compassionate care in a busy clinic environment. The ideal candidate will be a CMA with 720 hours of accredited training, CPR within 90 days, and Spanish language skills at a high level.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, with at least 720 hours including 160 clinical externship.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CMA certification or eligibility to take it within 90 days of hire.
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred; CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update histories, vitals, treatments, and medications.
• Prepare for patient visits and assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Verify reports, labs, referrals, and ensure necessary documents are present.
• Provide updates to the Provider team and coordinate scheduling for continuity of care.
• Prepare examination rooms, explain procedures, and assist with medication administration as directed.
• Respond to patient questions in person and via email, directing inquiries as needed.

Skills

CMA certification

Bilingual Spanish

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES) – 720 hours incl. 160 externship

High school diploma or GED

State-approved apprentice program

Equivalent military medical training

Tools

EPIC

EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center at Beverly in Salem, OR!

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:

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) EMR system is EPIC $22.73-$33.47/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 will be prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

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 General Education Diploma (GED) that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required
• Completion of one of the following: Graduation from a medical assisting 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). That program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship; Graduation from an apprentice program that is approved by the state; Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; OR Earn an equivalent amount of military training that is related to medical assisting.
• Currently a certified MA, or eligible to take the certification
• One year's experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Current documentation for one of the following credentials offered through a national accrediting organization is required within 90 days of hire: Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or National Certified Medical Assistant through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 90 days of hire. Certifications must be maintained and remain current
• Spanish-speaking skills are required at a level 10
• 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 to learn more about our organization!