Relief Certified Medical Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)

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

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to support a busy Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic. The clinic provides comprehensive medical and dental services across the Pacific Northwest with a strong community focus.

The CMA will maintain patient records, assist during exams, prepare rooms, and handle lab specimens. A one-year certificate or two-year degree from a CAAHEP/ABHES program is required, plus CPR within 90 days and WA MA certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program (1-year cert/diploma or 2-year AA) with at least 720 hours and 160-hour externship.
• One year CMA experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• WA State DOH MA certification or interim certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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 scheduling and continuity of care.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, explain procedures, provide education and coaching, answer questions, and assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens, administer medications, and perform other assigned clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

People skills

Medical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assisting program (certificate/diploma or AA)

Tools

Epic EMR

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to support a busy Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic. The clinic provides comprehensive medical and dental services across the Pacific Northwest with a strong community focus.

The CMA will maintain patient records, assist during exams, prepare rooms, and handle lab specimens. A one-year certificate or two-year degree from a CAAHEP/ABHES program is required, plus CPR within 90 days and WA MA certification.