Position Title: Medical Assistant Apprentice City: Yakima State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Full time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt ID: 16352 Description:

Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Our Medical Assistant Apprentice Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

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.

Explore our short clips, "WE{rel="nofollow"} are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew{rel="nofollow"}" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com{rel="nofollow"} for more information about our organization!

What We Offer

$18.47/hour

Additional pay for your bilingual skills

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!

Overview:

On-the-Job Training: Completion of 2000 hours with the support and guidance of an experienced MA coach (paid).

Supplemental Coursework: Completion of 410 hours of online coursework (unpaid).

In-Person Lab Days: Attend 3 lab days with an expert instructor to practice and demonstrate mastery of hands-on technical skills.

Reporting: Log and report on-the-job hours and skill practices as required.

Skill Mastery: Successfully perform a required number of skills and be signed off to complete the program as directed by the program requirements**.

What You'll Do:**

Maintain and update patient medical records, including medical history, current status, vital signs, treatments, and medications. Review and update immunization records.

Prepare for patient visits by reviewing files, ensuring necessary reports are present, and providing updates to the Provider team.

Work with Providers to ensure efficient schedules and continuity of care. Discuss patients scheduled for the day, including pre-visit preparation.

Prepare and maintain patient exam rooms, ensuring appropriate supplies and sterilized equipment are available.

Prepare patients for examinations, explain medical treatment procedures, and provide limited education and coaching within scope. Instruct patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.

Respond to patients' questions and concerns in person and via email. Direct inquiries outside of scope to the appropriate person.

Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries. Anticipate Providers' needs and manage their requests

West Valley Family Health

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