****This job requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Who We Are:

Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions.

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services?

YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $21-$24.15 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.

Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a team member that is passionate about serving and caring for our community of patients, has a great attention to detail and loves working on a team. Some technical requirements for this position are:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Active and unencumbered Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through an accredited agency (CCMA, RMA, CMA, etc.).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred, but we are willing to train new Medical Assistants
• Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for

Day to Day:

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Document information accurately using appropriate forms and charting format in health care information record.
• Perform intake procedures and assist providers with patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with patient follow‑up activities, including referrals, recall and other patient needs.
• Work closely with other team members and support the clinic with other needs as identified by the supervisor.