Temporary Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care Pro

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

Job summary

West Valley Family Health Clinic in Yakima, WA is hiring a Temporary Certified Medical Assistant for a 1.0 FTE position (40 hours/week). This is a 4-month assignment with an Epic EMR.

Compensation ranges from $21.44 to $31.58 per hour, with additional pay for bilingual skills as applicable. The CMA will maintain patient records, prepare for visits, assist providers, and support care coordination across the clinic's comprehensive services, including screenings and education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA training program totaling ≥720 hours with at least 160 clinical externship.
• One year CMA experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must hold CMA certification or interim CMA certification from WA Dept. of Health.
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred at level 10.
• Certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates patient records, vital signs, immunizations and treatments.
• Prepares for visits, reviews labs and referrals, and updates providers.
• Collaborates with providers to ensure efficient schedules and care continuity.
• Prepares exam rooms with supplies, sterilization and equipment readiness.
• Assists physicians during examinations, procedures and minor surgeries.
• Collects and processes specimens; documents results in EMR.
• Distributes medications as directed by a provider.
• Responds to patient questions in person or by email; directs to appropriate staff if needed.
• Maintains compliance with Joint Commission and HRSA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish-speaking skills

Multitasking

People skills

Medical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA training program 720 hours incl. 160 externship

WA CMA certification

CPR certification within 90 days

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Valley Family Health Clinic in Yakima, WA is hiring a Temporary Certified Medical Assistant for a 1.0 FTE position (40 hours/week). This is a 4-month assignment with an Epic EMR.

Compensation ranges from $21.44 to $31.58 per hour, with additional pay for bilingual skills as applicable. The CMA will maintain patient records, prepare for visits, assist providers, and support care coordination across the clinic's comprehensive services, including screenings and education.