Autism, Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Coaching, Community Health, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Epic Systems, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Health Department, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Nutrition Therapy, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pharmacy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Spanish Language, Specimens/Samples, Weatherization
Join our team as a Temporary Certified Medical Assistant at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA!
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!
Weve 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.
Explore our short clips, WE are Yakima - WE are Family and YVFWC - And then we grew, for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Job Details
This is a temporary position with an estimated start date of 03/16/26 and an end date of 10/02/26.
Position Highlights:
- $21.23-$31.26/hour DOE
- Additional Pay for your bilingual skills!
Clinic Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
- Saturdays and Holidays: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
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 (required except in Kennewick, Walla Walla, Spokane, Portland, Astoria, Clatskanie, and Hermiston sites)
- Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
- Strong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations
- Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads
- 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."
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic serves over 120,000 people across 27 clinics and programs in two states. We have expanded medical care to include dental, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. We also offer community programs that offer assistance with employment and training, afterschool education, rental and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, tobacco cessation, and three mobile medical/dental clinics.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.