The Certified Medical Assistant supports behavioral health medical services by performing clinical, administrative, and care-coordination duties under the supervision of licensed medical providers.

Primary duties include:

• Clinical Support
  • Prepare clients for psychiatric and medical appointments, including obtaining vital signs, medication lists, allergies, and relevant history.
  • Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments within the CMA scope of practice.
  • Administer screening tools and questionnaires (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSC) when ordered by a provider, consistent with behavioral health workflows.
  • Provide medication education reinforcement as directed by providers.
  • Monitor client safety and promptly communicate concerns to the clinical team.
• Medication & Care Coordination
  • Support Medication Management Program workflows by:
  • Assisting with refill requests, prior authorization processes, pharmacy coordination, and prescription tracking.
  • Ensuring medication changes are accurately recorded and relayed to the care team.
  • Coordinate lab orders, collect specimens (if applicable), and ensure results are returned to the ordering provider.
  • Track follow-up appointments and support continuity of care for clients receiving psychiatric services
• Administrative & Documentation Responsibilities
  • Document all clinical tasks in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to agency timelines and standards (in alignment with established documentation expectations across other job classifications).
  • Maintain medical supplies, equipment, and exam rooms consistent with infection control and safety standards.
  • Assist with telehealth coordination, including preparing clients for virtual psychiatric appointments.
  • Process and route provider messages, incoming faxes, lab results, and client inquiries efficiently, using workflows similar to those in the Medical Records and Administrative job descriptions.
• Minimum Requirements: must have current Certified Medical Assistant licensure with the State of Washington Department of Health; must have current CPR certification, and must have experience working in medical, behavioral health, or social service settings.

Employee Benefits Include:

• 100% Paid Employee Medical and Dental Insurance Premium
• 100% Paid Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Premium
• Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• $50,000 Employer Provided Life Insurance

Starting pay range $23.65 - $27.50 per hour DOE. And a $5,000 signing bonus!! This is a 30-hour per week non-exempt, hourly position with benefits.

OBHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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