Relief CMA - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant for the Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic. You will maintain patient records, prepare for visits, assist physicians, and support lab work to ensure smooth daily operations.

The position requires CMA certification or WA interim certification, completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program (CACHEP/ABHES), CPR within 90 days, and bilingual English/Spanish for differential pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 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 90 days 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

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 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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR/Epic experience

Multitasking

People skills

Medical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAHHEP/ABHES CMA program (720 hours, 160 externship)

Tools

Epic

EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant for the Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic. You will maintain patient records, prepare for visits, assist physicians, and support lab work to ensure smooth daily operations.

The position requires CMA certification or WA interim certification, completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program (CACHEP/ABHES), CPR within 90 days, and bilingual English/Spanish for differential pay.