Certified Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health Consultant – $1,000.00 Bonus Part Time
Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant and support our Behavioral Health team at Pacific Pediatrics . This is an opportunity to 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.
Position Highlights:
- $20.18-$29.65/hour DOE
- Additional pay for your bilingual skills!
- Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- $2,500.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $750.00
- At 90-Days (3 months): $750.00
- At 180-Days (6 months): $1,000.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Benefits:
- 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!
As a Medical Assistant working in Behavioral Health, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain and update patient medical records, prepare for visits by reviewing files and collaborating with Providers
- Assist in preparing exam rooms and explaining procedures to patients, collecting lab specimens, administering medication, and assisting physicians during exams and procedures
- Provide education and respond to patient questions and concerns
- Ensure completion of essential questionnaires and facilitate clinic flow with warm handoffs
- Communicate with MAs and BHCs, support clinic resources, and manage patient lists
- Handle scheduling & telehealth visits, administer patient screeners, and perform outreach to high-risk patients
- Interpret for the Behavioral Health Consultant as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Completion of either an accredited medical assisting program from CAAHEP or ABHES (720 training hours, including 160-hour externship), approved apprentice program, 720 hours of college education, equivalent military training, or current MA or eligibility for certification
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire
- National credential from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT within 12 months of hire
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10 for bilingual differential pay
- 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 celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at…@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this opportunity!
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