Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 Per Hour

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well‑being, with access to top‑tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro‑rated for part‑time employees.)
• Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
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• Home Support Services:
  Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct support to psychiatric medical providers and clients, ensuring timely and comprehensive care. If you have a passion for patient care, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic healthcare setting, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health services.

• Obtain and record vital signs, administer injections, complete lab orders, and perform venipuncture and CLIA‑waived lab tests.
• Submit and monitor prior authorizations and assist with medication refills.
• Utilize external resources to obtain progress notes, diagnoses, and lab results, verify insurance coverage, and track controlled substance prescriptions.
• Communicate key client health needs to care team members for comprehensive coordination and treatment planning.
• Gather and track health information and enter accurate data into the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate timely communication between medical providers, primary and specialty care providers, hospitals, psychiatric treatment facilities, and emergency departments.
• Coordinate all scheduling needs for the assigned medical provider.
• Provide client education to support self‑management and understanding of their health care needs.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED and Completion of Medical Assistant training program.

Experience:

Entry level (no prior related work experience).

Licensure:
Current Medical Assistant‑Certified (MA‑C) credential with Washington State Department of Health. AAC (Agency Affiliated Counselor) certification with WA State required within 60 days of hire.

Experience:

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job‑related experience).

Experience with EMR and data tracking and ability to read data reports.