Certified Medical Assistant - $2,500.00 Bonus
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: College Place
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Family Medical Center is looking for an eager, motivated, and
positive Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. Certified
Medical Assistants perform various administrative and clinical
duties under the direct supervision of a Provider. You will be a
crucial part of the patient care team providing communication
between patients and physicians and interacting with patients to
assist in providing care. As well as work with your provider to
maintain patient records, collect test samples, and assist in basic
examinations.
Position Highlights:
- $19.61 - $26.23 /hour DOE with the ability to go higher for
highly experienced candidates
- Additional pay for bilingual skills
- $7,500.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $2,500.00
- At 90-Days (3 months): $2,500.00
- At 180-Days (6 months): $2,500.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
- We also offer 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- RX
- Additional benefits also include:
- 24/7 Telemedicine
- Profit sharing
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical
history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments
and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization
records.
- Prepares for patient visits. Reviews the patient file,
including requests for labs, referrals and correspondence. Verifies
and ensures necessary reports are present. Provides updates to
Provider team as needed.
- Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules
and continuity of care. Discusses patients scheduled for the day
including pre-visit prep.
- Prepares and maintains patient exam rooms, ensuring that
appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment
is present and sterilized.
- Prepares patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment
procedures as needed.
- Provides limited education and/or coaching for patients within
scope. This includes discharge information and/or responding to
follow-up questions. Instructs patients about medication and
possible allergic reactions.
- Responds to patients questions and concerns in person and via
email exchange. If the question is outside of scope, directs
inquiries to appropriate person.
- Assists physician during examinations, procedures, treatments,
and minor office surgeries.
- Anticipates Providers needs and manages Providers
requests.
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens. Completes
screenings. Collects and reviews patient data per protocol. Follows
up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers. Documents
specimens collected and results in electronic medical record
(EMR).
- Prepares and administers medication as directed by a
physician.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint
Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
- Education:Minimum of a high school diploma or GED that is
accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by
the US Department of Education is required.Graduation from a
medical assisting training program (may be a one-year
certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program)
that is accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of
Health Education Schools (ABHES). This training program must be
comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training,
including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship.
- Experience:One year s experience as a Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) preferred.
- Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Current CPR
certification required within 90 days of hire.Certifications must
be maintained and remain current.Must have Medical Assistant
Certification from the WA State Department of Health.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:English/Spanish bilingual
proficiency in written and verbal communication is required.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate at level 10 on the ALTA
language proficiency scale.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 with a variety of computer programs
including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR.
About YVFWC
We serve more than 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15
dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states.
We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy,
orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening,
and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC s patient-centered model
of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter
assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS
counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental
clinics.
Working at YVFWC
Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for
those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work
with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same
work.
At Farm Workers Clinic
- We will consistentlytrustone another to work for the common
good.
- We will fosterintegrityby demonstrating ethical behavior and
insisting on doing what we say we will do.
- We will demonstratetransparencyby being candid and truthful no
matter the risk.
- We will createpartnershipsto strengthen ourselves and our
community.
- We will fight forjust treatmentfor all individuals.
- We will letjoyin.
- We have thecourageto be an agent of change and refuse anything
short of excellence.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal
opportunity employment. Associated topics: blood collection,
hematopathology, laboratory, medical laboratory science, medical
technologist, mls, scientist, surgical technologist, technician
iii, technician laboratory
Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kennewick , Certified Medical Assistant - $2,500.00 Bonus, Healthcare , College Place, Washington
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