A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Applicants must apply on our website at www.okbhc.org to be considered. Click on the Employment tab, find the job posting, and click Apply. You will need to create a username and password to apply. Applying through Indeed is not sufficient. 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 $23.65 - $24.07 per hour. And a $5,000 signing bonus!! This is a full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt, hourly position. OBHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.65 - $24.07 per hour
License/Certification:
Washington Certified Medical Assistant license (Required)
