Relief Certified Medical Assistant | Bilingual Advantage

Jobtome; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to join our care team. You will maintain patient records, assist physicians, prepare exam rooms, and support clinical procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration with providers. CMA certification, WA state certification, CPR within 90 days, bilingual Spanish skills are valued with empathy and strong multitasking in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records and updates medical history, vitals, treatments, and immunizations.
• Prepares for patient visits, reviews files, labs, referrals, and reports; updates Providers as needed.
• Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency and continuity of care; assists during exams and procedures.
• Prepares and cleans patient exam rooms; ensures supplies and equipment are ready and sterilized.
• Educates patients within scope; explains treatments and possible adverse reactions.
• Responds to patient questions in person or by email; redirects questions as needed.
• Assists physicians during exams and minor procedures; anticipates Providers' needs.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens; tracks results in EMR.
• Administers medications as directed; aligns with regulatory requirements.
• Performs duties in line with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC standards.

Skills

Spanish language

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clerical accuracy

Education

CMA certification (WA) or Interim CMA

Medical Assistant training (CAAHEP/ABHES) 720 hours incl. 160 clinical externship

CPR certification

WA State CMA certification requirement

Tools

Epic EMR

Outlook

Excel

Job description

West Valley Family Health in Yakima, WA is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to join our care team. You will maintain patient records, assist physicians, prepare exam rooms, and support clinical procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration with providers. CMA certification, WA state certification, CPR within 90 days, bilingual Spanish skills are valued with empathy and strong multitasking in a busy clinic setting.