Behavioral Health Specialist - MA-C ($5,000 in bonuses your first year!)

About the Role

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinic referrals to behavioral health and triage for appropriate behavioral health placement, communicating with internal and external resources.
• Schedules initial and follow-up appointments for behavioral health providers.
• Obtains external health records when appropriate.
• Greets patients and escorts to behavioral health room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit.
• Conducts appropriate behavioral health screenings and gathers information to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Monitors and updates behavioral health registry communicating with internal and external resources.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by psychiatric provider.
• Supports provider in meeting quality measures.
• Assists provider with process, exams, and patient education.
• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure of blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
• Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire.
• Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by Washington State Department of Health.
• Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred.
• Experience with EHR preferred.

Skills

• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Must be able to work well in team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs.
• Basic computer user skills required.
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Valid drivers’ license and insurance required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

• Required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day.
• Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day.
• Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds.
• Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees – $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• More than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

Pay

$23.75 - $33.86