Relief CMA - Patient Care & Records

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Family Health in Astoria, Oregon is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care across our clinic. You will handle records, assist physicians, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, CPR, and active CMA credentials or certification eligibility; experience with Epic EMR and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program from CAAHEP or ABHES (720 training hours incl. 160-hour externship) or approved apprenticeship, or 720 hours of MA college education, or current MA eligibility.

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

CMA experience

Vital signs

EMR (Epic)

CPR certified

Patient education

MS Office

Lab specimen collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or equivalent

MA certification eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Coastal Family Health in Astoria, Oregon is seeking a Relief Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care across our clinic. You will handle records, assist physicians, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, CPR, and active CMA credentials or certification eligibility; experience with Epic EMR and MS Office is preferred.