Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant - BHC
City: Hermiston

State/Territory: US-OR

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 16124

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 Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR!

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:

• $22.51-$33.14/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 of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required.

• Completion of one of the following:

  • Graduation from a medical assisting program (may be a one-year certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program) that is accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship;

  • Graduation from an apprentice program that is approved by the state;

  • Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; OR

  • Earn an equivalent amount of military training that is 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's experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 90 days of hire.

• Certifications must be maintained and remain current

• Current documentation for one of the following credentials offered through a national accrediting organization is required within 90 days of hire:

• Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through National Health career Association (NHA); or National Certified Medical Assistant through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

• Medical knowledge to understand the theories, reasons and technical aspects of medicine.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.

• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds and personal situations.

• Strong multi-tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work.

• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including 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.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.