Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a Medical Assistant, and we are more than a job!

We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical / dental clinics.

Position Highlights :

$21.23-$31.26 / hour DOE

Additional Pay for Your Bilingual Skills!

$5,000.00 Hiring / Retention Bonus Structure :

At Hire : $1,500.00

At 180 Days (6 Months) : $2,000.00

At 12 Months : $1,500.00

Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Monday - Friday 7 : 45 am 8 : 00 pm; Saturdays & Holidays 8 : 45 am 4 : 00 pm.

Benefits :

100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24 / 7 telemedicine

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do :

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

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