Certified Medical Assistant — EPIC Care & Patient Support

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; 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

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.