Bilingual CMA: Behavioral Health Care Liaison

Jobtome; Pendleton (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR. This role acts as the bridge between patients and behavioral health services, coordinating warm handoffs, rooming patients, and supporting telehealth and high-risk outreach.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification or eligibility, 720 hours CMA training, CPR within 90 days of hire, and strong bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA or eligible with certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CMA program must include at least 720 hours of training and 160 hours externship.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between patients and behavioral health services.
• 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).
• Support telehealth visits and outreach to high-risk patients.
• Interpret for BHCs or coordinate interpreter services.
• Collaborate with a compassionate, mission-driven team.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or eligible

Completion of CMA program 720 hours

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook/Office

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR. This role acts as the bridge between patients and behavioral health services, coordinating warm handoffs, rooming patients, and supporting telehealth and high-risk outreach.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification or eligibility, 720 hours CMA training, CPR within 90 days of hire, and strong bilingual English/Spanish communication.