Certified Medical Assistant
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
- Kennewick, WA
- $19.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- $19-$24/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- $4,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,200.00
- At 90-Days (3 months): $1,200.00
- At 180-Days (6 months): $1,600.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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