Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403b retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a Full Time role. The position supports clinicians in delivering patient care, documenting visits, and coordinating care within a behavioral health setting.

The role requires MA certification and relevant clinical training. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, preparing injections, and assisting with scheduling and MOS.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program completed.
• MA or MOA certification path with eligibility considered.
• Apprenticeship in Medical Assistant acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians/providers in patient care per scope of practice.
• Prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures and anesthesia interviews.
• Record patient history and vital signs; maintain patient records.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments; coordinate referrals when needed.
• Collect samples and transport specimens as required; assist with wound care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Electronic Medical Records

Vital signs assessment

Team collaboration

Anatomy basics

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

MOA certification eligibility

MA apprenticeship

Tools

EPIC EMR

Office suite

Phone triage tools

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus may be available!

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
• Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or
• Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office

Credentials

• Required: WA State MA Certification. State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

Some of the many benefits included in this package are

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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