Certified Medical Assistant at Miramar Health Center Kennewick – Kennewick, Washington
About This Position
City: Kennewick
State/Territory: US-WA
Employment Duration: Full time
Offer Relocation: No
Excempt Status: Non-exempt
ID: 16394
Description:
Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, 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!
We've 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.
Position Highlights:
$22.29-$32.83/hour DOE
Additional Pay for your bilingual skills!
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Work schedule is typically four 10-hour days with rotational Saturdays
$5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $1,500.00
At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
At 12 months: $1,500.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
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!
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
WA state Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10 (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.