Certified Medical Assistant - Relief
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic · Walla Walla, WA · 6 days ago
Healthcare$22.29–$32.83/hrPart-time
Position Highlights
$22.29-$32.83/hour DOE
Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
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) preferred at a level 10 to receive differential pay
Medical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of medical theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
People Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations
Proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”