Medical Assistant Apprentice - Paid Training & Growth

RPMGlobal; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO & 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) in Yakima, WA, is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice Program to gain hands-on experience while completing online coursework and in-person lab days. The program includes 2000 on-the-job hours with a paid MA coach and 410 hours of unpaid online coursework, plus in-person instruction and completion requirements.

The role involves maintaining records, preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting Providers, collecting specimens, and administering

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required at level 10.
• Medical knowledge to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine.
• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds, and personal situations.
• Strong multi‑tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient medical records, including medical history, current status, vital signs, treatments, and medications. Review and update immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits by reviewing files, ensuring necessary reports are present, and providing updates to the Provider team.
• Work with Providers to ensure efficient schedules and continuity of care. Discuss patients scheduled for the day, including pre‑visit preparation.
• Prepare and maintain patient exam rooms, ensuring appropriate supplies and sterilized equipment are available.
• Prepare patients for examinations, explain medical treatment procedures, and provide limited education and coaching within scope. Instruct patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.
• Respond to patients’ questions and concerns in person and via email. Direct inquiries outside of scope to the appropriate person.
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries. Anticipate Providers’ needs and manage their requests.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, complete screenings, and review patient data per protocol. Follow up on test results as directed by healthcare providers and document them in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by a physician.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical knowledge

People skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EPIC

EMR

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

EMR

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) in Yakima, WA, is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice Program to gain hands-on experience while completing online coursework and in-person lab days. The program includes 2000 on-the-job hours with a paid MA coach and 410 hours of unpaid online coursework, plus in-person instruction and completion requirements.

The role involves maintaining records, preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting Providers, collecting specimens, and administering