CNA - Medical Care

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR! Assistants are the backbone of our care teams. They play a vital, hands‑on role in ensuring every patient receives safe, compassionate, and seamless care. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, our MAs are not only valued professionals but also crucial partners in delivering high‑quality healthcare to the communities we serve. Their work strengthens every aspect of our clinic operations and directly impacts patient health and satisfaction.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! 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.
We invite you to 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!
EMR system is Epic
$5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure: At Hire: $1,500.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
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: Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records
Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care. 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
Assists physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries
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)
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
Qualifications: 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 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 program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship;
Graduation from an apprentice program that is approved by the state;
Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; Earn an equivalent amount of military training that is related to medical assisting.
One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Interim Certification from WA State Department of Health
Spanish-speaking skills are preferred at a level 10
This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds, and personal situations
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including 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.”
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