Certified Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

Company : Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Location : Kennewick, WA, 99536

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Medical Technician

Occupation : Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant dedicated to providing comprehensive care that addresses both medical and behavioral health needs? If you thrive in a collaborative environment where health professionals work together to enhance patients' overall well-being, you could be a perfect fit for our mission-driven team at Miramar Health Center!

At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we aim to be more than just a healthcare provider; we are a community partner. With over 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer an array of services beyond typical healthcare. These include medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition support, housing assistance, and more, emphasizing total patient care.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay range of $22.29-$32.83/hour based on experience
Additional 4% pay differential for bilingual skills
Generous $5,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus structured as follows:
- $1,500 at Hire
- $1,500 at 90 Days
- $2,000 at 180 Days
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine access
Profit-sharing and a 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more!

Your Role:

As a Certified Medical Assistant supporting our Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), you will play an essential role in connecting patients with vital behavioral health services. Your responsibilities include:

Acting as a liaison between patients and behavioral health services
Coordinating warm handoffs and assisting with patient rooming
Managing schedules, communications, and follow-ups for BHC
Administering and tracking behavioral health screening tools such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7
Supporting telehealth visits and outreach for high-risk patients
Interpreting for BHCs or coordinating interpretation services
Collaborating with a compassionate, mission-driven healthcare team

Qualifications:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Completed an accredited medical assisting program with 720 training hours and a clinical externship
One year of experience as a CMA is preferred
CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire
Must possess Medical Assistant Certification or interim certification from the WA State Department of Health
Bilingual in English and Spanish at a level 10 is mandatory
Strong medical knowledge to理解 theoretical principles and technical aspects of medicine
Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse personalities
Strong multitasking abilities to manage varying workloads
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR systems

Join us in our mission to transform communities through compassionate, individualized care, and help eliminate barriers to health and well-being!

We are committed to inclusive, equal-opportunity employment.

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