Certified Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health Consultant

Position Highlights

• $21.23-$31.26/hour DOE
• Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked $5,000.00
• Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure: At Hire: $1,500.00
• At 180-Days (6 months): $2,000.00
• At 12 months: $1,500.00
• Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Benefits: 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

• Be the bridge between patients and behavioral health services
• Cooly coordinate warm handoffs and assist with rooming patients
• Manage BHC schedules, messages, and follow-ups
• Administer and track behavioral health screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.)
• Support telehealth visits and outreach to high-risk patients
• Interpret for BHCs or coordinate interpreter services
• Collaborate with a compassionate, mission-driven team

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