Job Brief

Certified Medical Assistant Woodburn, OR

Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
14495

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. 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

$20.53-$30.24/hour DOE

Additional pay for your bilingual skills

Shifts will include alternating Saturdays and some week days until 7pm

$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)

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 either an accredited medical assisting program from CAAHEP or ABHES (720 training hours, including 160-hour externship), approved apprentice program, 720 hours of college education, equivalent military training, or current MA or eligibility for certification

One year’s experience as a CMA is preferred

CPR certification

National credential from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT within 90 days of hire

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10

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!