Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA! THIS IS AN ALL-PEDIATRIC CLINIC. Medical Assistants are the backbone of our care teams, playing a vital, hands‑on role in ensuring every patient receives safe, compassionate, and seamless care. From preparing patients for their visit to supporting providers during clinical procedures, MAs are often the first and last point of connection in a patient’s experience. Their attention to detail, clinical skills, and ability to build trust with patients make them essential to our mission. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, our MAs are valued professionals and crucial partners in delivering high‑quality healthcare to the communities we serve. Their work strengthens every aspect of clinic operations and directly impacts patient health and satisfaction. Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided.
• Reviews and updates patient immunization records
• Prepares for patient visits. Reviews the patient file, including requests for labs, referrals and correspondence. Verifies and ensures necessary reports are present.
• Provides updates to Provider team as needed
• Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care.
• Discusses patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep
• Prepares and maintains patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized
• Prepares patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed
• Provides limited education and/or coaching for patients within scope. This includes discharge information and/or responding to follow-up questions.