Medical Assistant Apprentice
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
- Yakima, WA
- $18.52 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- $18.52/hour
- 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!
- Completion of 2000 hours of on-the-job training with the support and guidance of an experienced MA coach (paid)
- Completion of 410 hours of supplemental coursework, online coursework (unpaid)
- Attend 3 in-person lab days with an expert instructor to practice and demonstrate mastery of hands-on technical skills
- Track and report job hours and skills as needed
- Learn and demonstrate Certified Medical Assistant basics
- Update patient records, prepare for visits, collaborate with providers, educate patients, assist during procedures, manage lab specimens, administer medication, and comply with healthcare regulations
- High School diploma or GED
- CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at the level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential.
- Medical knowledge to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
- Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds, and personal situations
- Strong multi-tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR