Certified Medical Assistant Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 29,246 - 43,063; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare clinic in Yakima, WA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant Relief to maintain patient records, prepare for visits, and assist physicians. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, complete an accredited medical assisting program, and be bilingual in English/Spanish. The role offers competitive pay between $21.23-$31.26 per hour, with additional pay for bilingual skills. Contact [e-mail] for more details.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with at least 720 training hours.
• Medical Assistant Certification from WA State required.
• CPR certification within of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient medical records.
• Prepare for patient visits and collaborate with providers.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; assist during exams.
• Collect lab specimens and administer medication.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Strong people skills

Excellent multitasking ability

Education

Minimum high school diploma

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Epic

EMR

Job description

Job Brief

Certified Medical Assistant Relief at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA.

Position Highlights

• $21.23-$31.26/hour DOE
• Additional Pay for bilingual skills
• Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. Saturday & Holidays 8:45am-4:00pm.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and update patient medical records, including vital signs, treatments, and medications, and review immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits by reviewing files, ensuring necessary reports are available, and collaborating with providers for efficient scheduling and continuity of care.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, explain procedures to patients, provide education and coaching, respond to patient questions and concerns, and assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens, administer medication, and perform other assigned clinical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (one-year certificate/diploma or two-year Associate Degree) from CAAHEP or ABHES, with a minimum of 720 training hours, including at least 160-hour clinical externship.
• One year’s experience as a CMA is preferred.
• CPR certification within of hire.
• Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10 or higher to receive differential pay.
• Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine.
• Strong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations.
• Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads.
• Proficient in 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.”

We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at [e-mail] to learn more about this opportunity!