Certified Medical Assistant - BHC

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 31,009 - 45,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

$5,000 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure

Job summary

A community health clinic in Hermiston, OR seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support comprehensive services across medical and behavioral health. Responsibilities include patient coordination, assisting with behavioral health services, and managing schedules. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, medical assisting program completion, and at least one year of relevant experience. Additional skills in multitasking and bilingual communication are preferred. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED accredited by a US Department of Education approved agency.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or related military training.
• One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Responsibilities

• Bridge patients and behavioral health services.
• Coordinate warm handoffs and assist with rooming patients.
• Support telehealth visits and outreach to high-risk patients.

Skills

Strong people skills

Multitasking ability

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Medical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assisting program (1-year certificate/diploma or 2-year associate degree)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Epic

Job description

Hermiston, OR | $22.51–$33.14/hr DOE | $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure

Certified Medical Assistant – BHC Hermiston, OR

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to join our mission-driven team at Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR. We provide comprehensive services including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, and housing support to care for the whole person.

Position Highlights

• $22.51–$33.14/hour DOE
• Additional 4% differential for bilingual skills
• $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

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance (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

• Bridge 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, 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

• High school diploma or GED accredited by a US Department of Education approved agency
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Graduation from a medical assisting program (1‑year certificate/diploma or 2‑year associate degree) accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, comprising at least 720 hours of training including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship
  • Graduation from an apprentice program approved by the state
  • Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; or
  • Earn an equivalent amount of military training related to medical assisting
• Currently a certified MA, or eligible to take the certification
• One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); one year in a behavioral health setting preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 90 days of hire
• Certifications maintain current status
• Current documentation for one of the following credentials within 90 days of hire: AMS (AAMA); AMT (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
• Medical knowledge to understand theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 on the language proficiency scale for differential pay
• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds, and personal situations
• Strong multitasking ability to manage variety and pace of work
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being.”

Equal‑Opportunity Employment

We celebrate inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.