Job Description:
Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant
City: Yakima
State/Territory: US-WA
Employment Duration: Full time
Offer Relocation: No
Excempt Status: Non-exempt
ID: 13154
Description:
Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at New Hope Clinic and 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! We value inclusivity, and we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.
New Hope is a nurse-driven clinic at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic, a Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. It specializes in caring for patients living with HIV in Central Washington, offering medical, dental, nutrition, counseling, outreach, and mental health services. We are a leader in the Central WA region for HIV care. Public health nurses and case managers collaborate to provide patients with wrap-around care services. Our nurses enjoy building relationships with their patients!
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.
Position Highlights:
- $19.04-$27.97/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
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$5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,500.00
- At 90-Days (3 months): $1,500.00
- At 180-Days (6 months): $2,000.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
- Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Occasional Saturday
Benefits:
- 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!
As a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to:
- 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
- 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 celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
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