Certified Medical Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Jobtome; Dayton (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, VIs

403(b) retirement plan

PTO with holidays

Hiring/Retention Bonus

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy clinic in Washington. The MA will maintain patient records, prepare for exams, assist during procedures, and provide patient education.

Proficiency with Epic EMR and MS Office is expected, with CPR within 90 days and WA CMA certification required. The position offers a 1.0 FTE schedule, competitive hourly pay, bilingual differential for English/Spanish speakers, and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a medical assisting training program (CAAHEP or ABHES) with at least 720 hours and 160 clinical externship.
• One year CMA experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must have WA State CMA certification or interim certification.
• Certifications must be current.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred with ALTA score 10.
• Eligible for Bilingual Differential with ALTA score 10.
• Solid medical knowledge and patient-care skills.
• Strong people skills and multitasking ability.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates patient medical records and immunization history.
• Prepares patients for visits and coordinates labs, referrals, and documents for providers.
• Collaborates with providers to ensure efficient schedules and continuity of care.
• Maintains and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment.
• Assists providers during examinations and procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge information.
• Responds to patient questions in person and via email, directing complex inquiries appropriately.
• Collects specimens, conducts screenings, and documents results in EMR.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician.
• Adheres to Joint Commission, HRSA, and clinic requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Empathy and patient care

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy clinic in Washington. The MA will maintain patient records, prepare for exams, assist during procedures, and provide patient education.

Proficiency with Epic EMR and MS Office is expected, with CPR within 90 days and WA CMA certification required. The position offers a 1.0 FTE schedule, competitive hourly pay, bilingual differential for English/Spanish speakers, and comprehensive benefits