Certified Medical Assistant - Temporary

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

Job summary

A community health center in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Temporary Certified Medical Assistant to join its team. This role involves maintaining patient records, assisting during exams, and preparing exam rooms. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a medical assisting program, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish. The position offers a pay range of $21.23-$31.26 per hour based on experience, and requires strong multitasking and people skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with at least 720 training hours.
• One year of experience as a CMA preferred.
• CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Medical Assistant Certification or interim certification from WA State.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient medical records.
• Prepare for patient visits and maintain exam rooms.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent multitasking ability

Strong people skills

Medical knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Epic

EMR

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Temporary Yakima, WA

Part time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation? No

ID: 16359

Join our team as a Temporary Certified Medical Assistant at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA!

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 have 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.

Explore our short clips, "Yakima - WE are Family" and " , " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

This is a temporary position with an estimated start date of 03/16/26 and an end date of 10/02/26.

Position Highlights

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

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 or equivalent.
• 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 6 months 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.

Our Mission Statement

“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.