Yakima: Hands-On Medical Assistant Apprentice

West Valley Family Health; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice program in Yakima, WA. The role blends on‑the‑job training with supervised coursework to build hands‑on clinical proficiency. You will log hours, complete lab days, and gain real patient care experience under an MA coach.

Completion involves hands‑on practice, credentialed supervision, and a pathway to a full MA role within a community health setting that serves diverse populations across the region.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10.
• Med knowledge to understand medicine theories and procedures.
• Strong multitasking to handle pace of work.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient medical records and updates immunization records.
• Prepares for patient visits and reviews lab requests and referrals.
• Collaborates with Providers to ensure schedule efficiency and continuity of care.
• Prepares exam rooms, supplies, and sterilizes equipment.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and documents results.

Skills

People skills

Multi-tasking

Medical knowledge

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Epic

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice program in Yakima, WA. The role blends on‑the‑job training with supervised coursework to build hands‑on clinical proficiency. You will log hours, complete lab days, and gain real patient care experience under an MA coach.

Completion involves hands‑on practice, credentialed supervision, and a pathway to a full MA role within a community health setting that serves diverse populations across the region.