Certified Medical Assistant Relief

RPMGlobal; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 29,246 - 43,063; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is looking for a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to join the Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic team. This role requires maintaining patient medical records, preparing for visits, and assisting during exams. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a medical assisting certificate, and experience is preferred. Bilingual skills are highly valued. This position offers pay ranging from $21.23 to $31.26 per hour. The clinic emphasizes compassionate care and health equity.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from WA State Department of Health.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with minimum training hours including clinical externship.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient medical records and vital signs.
• Prepare for patient visits ensuring reports are available.
• Explain procedures to patients and assist during exams.
• Collect lab specimens and administer medication.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Strong people skills

Excellent multitasking ability

Medical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Epic

EMR

Job description

Join our team as a Relief Certified Medical Assistant at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a Medical Assistant, and we are more than a job! 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.

Position Highlights

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

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and update patient medical records, including vital signs, treatments, medications, and review immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits by reviewing files, ensuring necessary reports 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 or GED.
• 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 90 days 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 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.

“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.

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