Part-Time CMA with Bilingual Advantage

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Mabton (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Certified Medical Assistant for the Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic in Toppenish, WA. This role is 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week) with the Epic EMR system and offers bilingual differential pay for English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily patient interactions, maintaining records, and assisting providers during exams and procedures. CPR within 90 days, WA CMA certification, and current credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a CMA training program (CAAHEP or ABHES) with at least 720 hours including a clinical externship.
• One year CMA experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• WA State CMA certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at ALTA score 10.
• Certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily patient interactions for the Behavioral Health Center. Include warm handoffs and scheduled visits.
• Maintain patient records and immunization status; update medical history and vital signs.
• Prepare for patient visits and review lab, referral, and correspondence requests.
• Collaborate with Providers to ensure efficient schedules and continuity of care.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms with supplies and sterilized equipment.
• Explain medical procedures to patients and provide basic coaching.
• Respond to patient inquiries; direct questions out of scope.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures; anticipate providers' needs.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens; document results in EMR.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Multi-tasking

People skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA training program (CAAHEP/ABHES) 720 hours

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Epic

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Certified Medical Assistant for the Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic in Toppenish, WA. This role is 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week) with the Epic EMR system and offers bilingual differential pay for English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily patient interactions, maintaining records, and assisting providers during exams and procedures. CPR within 90 days, WA CMA certification, and current credentials are required.