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This is a Relief (on-call) position, utilized as needed with no guarantee of hours.Are you a Medical Assistant who wants to make a difference in the lives of medically underserved people in your community?
Do you want to work with a team of skilled physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide patients with direct, compassionate, quality care?
Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic, energized environment? Are you able to communicate fluently in Spanish? Are you looking for competitive pay and a better work-life balance?
If you answered Yes to these questions, then we have a great opportunity for you.What We Offer* $20-$24 / hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
What We're Looking For* An MA who's passionate about community health and working with underserved populations.* Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities / Duties* Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and 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 lab requests, referrals, and correspondence.
Verifies and ensures necessary reports are present. Provides updates to the 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 patients for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed.* Provides limited education and coaching for patients within scope.
This includes discharge information and responding to follow-up questions. Instructs patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.
Documents specimens collected and results in electronic medical record (EMR).* Prepares and administers medication as directed by a physician.
Performs other duties as assigned.* Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Minimum Qualifications* High School Diploma or GED.* Graduate of a medical assistant training program.* Certified MA or able to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
CPR certification within 3 months of hire.* Bilingual (English / Spanish) required. To receive bilingual differential pay, you must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale.
About YVFWCWe serve over 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.
At Farm Workers Clinic* We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good.* We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$36k-43k (estimate)
03/25/2024
03/29/2024
yvfwc.com
SALEM, OR
1,000 - 3,000
1978
MORGAN WHARTON
$200M - $500M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) is the largest community health center in the Pacific Northwest. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality care and offering them affordable health care options. YVFWC provides comprehensive medical, dental and social services in 16 Pacific Northwest communities. Our medical and dental services are complemented by behavioral health services, nutrition services, drug and alcohol treatment, an HIV/AIDS clinic, community health services, the Northwest Community Action Center (which provides employment, training, mentoring and... other case management and referral services), and a mobile medical and dental unit. YVFWC has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. In 2014, YVFWC was fully recognized as a Level 3 Patient Center Medical Home. Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment. If you need help to or from your appointment, please contact us for assistance.
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