Medical Assistant (Full Time & Part Time Available)

Certified Medical Assistant
Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 Per Hour

Benefits: 

• 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.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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.