Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care Champion

Jobtome; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinic operations at a Salem, OR location. This role maintains patient records, assists providers during exams, and helps prepare exam rooms while delivering high-quality patient care.

The position requires CMA certification or eligibility, 1 year CMA experience, and Spanish-speaking proficiency at level 10. Competitive hourly pay with signing and retention bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited MA program with 720 hours including 160 clinical externship (CAAHEP/ABHES).
• Or graduate from an approved state apprenticeship.
• Or 720 hours MA college education completed.
• Or equivalent military medical training.
• Currently CMA or eligible to take certification.
• One year CMA experience required.
• Certification within 90 days (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT).
• CPR certification required within 90 days.
• Spanish-speaking skills required at level 10.
• Strong medical knowledge and patient care focus.
• Excellent people skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic/EMR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient records, vitals, and immunization history.
• Prepare for visits; review labs and referrals; update provider team.
• Coordinate with Providers for schedule efficiency and pre-visit prep.
• Prepare and sterilize exam rooms and necessary equipment.
• Explain procedures and provide patient education within scope.
• Answer questions in person or by email; route inquiries as needed.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Anticipate provider needs and manage requests.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens and document results in EMR.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish-speaking (level 10)

EMR/Epic experience

MS Office

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABHES MA program (720 hours)

State-approved apprentice program

720 hours MA college education

Military medical training equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or eligible

1 year CMA experience

Certification within 90 days (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT)

CPR certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinic operations at a Salem, OR location. This role maintains patient records, assists providers during exams, and helps prepare exam rooms while delivering high-quality patient care.

The position requires CMA certification or eligibility, 1 year CMA experience, and Spanish-speaking proficiency at level 10. Competitive hourly pay with signing and retention bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.