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Certified Medical Assistant - BHC
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$20.34
to
$24.92
/ Hour
Job Brief
Certified Medical Assistant - BHC Pasco, WA
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
14546
Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant and help support our behavioral health consultant at Miramar Health Center in Pasco, WA! 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.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.
Position Highlights:
$20.34-$24.92 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills!
$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)
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
Confirm that essential questionnaires, i.e., SBIRT etc., are completed for the patient.
Facilitate clinic flow of warm handoffs, including rooming of patients as needed, and be available by secure chat throughout the day.
Communicate with MAs regarding pt wait times.
Communicate with BHCs regarding the assignment of patients to clinicians.
Support BHCs with clinic resources and communicating with staff.
Maintain patient list/ BHC messages through in basket.
Handle all aspects of the BHC provider schedule, make phone calls as needed to schedule appointments, return phone calls to patients, and/or send letters to patients as instructed. Assist BHC with video/telehealth visits as scheduled.
Review all provider schedules for the clinic and mark potential patients for BHC in advance of appointment with PCP.
Responsible for administering age-appropriate patient screeners per protocol, including but not limited to PHQ-9, GAD7, PHQ-A, PSC, Edinburg, AUDIT, DAST, and CRAFFT.
Perform outreach to high-risk patients.
Interpret for the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) as needed or set up an interpreter.
Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (one-year certificate/diploma or two-year Associate Degree) from CAAHEP or ABHES, with a minimum of 720 training hours, including at least 160-hour clinical externship
One year's experience as a CMA is preferred
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health
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 Statement
"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Certified Medical Assistant - BHC Pasco, WA
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
14546
Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant and help support our behavioral health consultant at Miramar Health Center in Pasco, WA! 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.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.
Position Highlights:
$20.34-$24.92 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills!
$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)
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
Confirm that essential questionnaires, i.e., SBIRT etc., are completed for the patient.
Facilitate clinic flow of warm handoffs, including rooming of patients as needed, and be available by secure chat throughout the day.
Communicate with MAs regarding pt wait times.
Communicate with BHCs regarding the assignment of patients to clinicians.
Support BHCs with clinic resources and communicating with staff.
Maintain patient list/ BHC messages through in basket.
Handle all aspects of the BHC provider schedule, make phone calls as needed to schedule appointments, return phone calls to patients, and/or send letters to patients as instructed. Assist BHC with video/telehealth visits as scheduled.
Review all provider schedules for the clinic and mark potential patients for BHC in advance of appointment with PCP.
Responsible for administering age-appropriate patient screeners per protocol, including but not limited to PHQ-9, GAD7, PHQ-A, PSC, Edinburg, AUDIT, DAST, and CRAFFT.
Perform outreach to high-risk patients.
Interpret for the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) as needed or set up an interpreter.
Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (one-year certificate/diploma or two-year Associate Degree) from CAAHEP or ABHES, with a minimum of 720 training hours, including at least 160-hour clinical externship
One year's experience as a CMA is preferred
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health
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 Statement
"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
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