Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health Consultant City: Yakima State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Full time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt ID: 15936 Description:

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant who's passionate about whole-person care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where medical and behavioral health professionals work side-by-side to support patients' total well-being? If so, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to join our mission-driven team at Lincoln Avenue Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA!

At YVFWC, we're more than a healthcare organization --- we're a community. With over 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we provide comprehensive services that go far beyond the exam room. From medical and dental to behavioral health, nutrition, housing support, and more --- we care for the whole person.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

$21.23-$31.26/hour DOE

Additional 4% differential for your 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

Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance, including 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:

As a Certified Medical Assistant working with our Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), you'll be the vital link between the patients and our (BHC), helping to ensure seamless, compassionate care. You'll:

Be the 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, 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:

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (one-year certificate/diploma or two-year Associate Degree) from CAAHEP or ABHES, with a minimum of 720 training hours, including at least 160-hour clinical externship

One year's experience as a CMA is preferred

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10

Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine

Strong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations

Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, i

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