Certified Medical Assistant

Job Brief

Position:
Certified Medical Assistant

Location:

Walla Walla, WA
Employment Duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non‑exempt
Relocation:
No
Job

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, 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 have 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.

• $22.29 – $32.83 per hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills
• $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)

• 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 equivalent.
• 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 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.

“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.