Certified Medical AssistantOkanogan Behavioral HealthCare • Omak, Washington, United States
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Certified Medical Assistant
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare
- Omak, Washington, United States
- Omak, Washington, United States
About
Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare (OBHC) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in our Medication Management Program.
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:
* Administrative and 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 $21.97 - $23.56 per hour. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt, hourly position.
OBHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.97 - $23.56 per hour
License/Certification:
* Washington Certified Medical Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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