Certified Medical Assistant

Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance and Wellness

LifeFlight Membership

Job summary

Peninsula Behavioral Health in Port Angeles, WA seeks a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) to support nursing services with clinical care, medication support, and routine testing for behavioral health clients.

The MA-C will administer medications, perform in-house testing, document visits, and coordinate with providers and pharmacies while ensuring confidentiality and policy compliance, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
• Eligible for Washington State MA-C certification.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current immunizations and ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including observation, vital signs, and clinical support.
• Administer medications (oral and injectable) and monitor for side effects.
• Collect patient history, perform medication reconciliation, and document visits.
• Perform in-house testing (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, urine screening) as ordered.
• Process prescription refills and prior authorizations.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and prescribing systems.
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacies, and care teams.
• Support medication services in clinic and residential/respite settings.
• Educate clients on medication use and self-administration.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality laws and agency policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Washington State MA-C certification eligibility

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Reports to: Director of Nursing Services

Pay Range: $24 to $34 per hour (DOE/DOQ)

Hours per Week: 40 hours

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• LifeFlight Membership

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) supports nursing services by providing clinical care, medication support, and routine testing for clients, primarily those with behavioral health needs. This role also coordinates with providers, pharmacies, and care teams to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including observation, vital signs, and clinical support
• Administer medications (oral and injectable) and monitor for side effects
• Collect patient history, perform medication reconciliation, and document visits
• Perform in-house testing (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, urine screening) as ordered
• Process prescription refills and prior authorizations
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and prescribing systems
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacies, and care teams
• Support medication services in clinic and residential/respite settings
• Educate clients on medication use and self-administration
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality laws and agency policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program
• Eligible for Washington State MA-C certification
• At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred
• Current immunizations and ability to pass background and drug screening

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of medication administration and basic clinical procedures
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing/walking; occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Exposure to clinical and behavioral health environments
• May include occasional evenings or weekends

*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.