Entry Level Admin Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Certified Medical Assistant

Full-Time or Part-Time, On-Site
Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 Per Hour

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus*

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

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

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain basic knowledge of health related practices and make recommendations regarding process and content improvements.
2. Familiarity with outpatient medical clinic operations to facilitate the establishment of positive and productive relationships with medical practice staff throughout the community.

SKILLS:

1. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2. Experience with venipuncture and intramuscular injections.
3. Strong organizational skills are required to prioritize a variety of work assignments.
4. Communication Communicates clearly and concisely.
5. Computer skills - Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office environments.

Abilities:

1. Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams on behalf of complex clients with extensive behavioral care needs.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
3. The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee must walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. This position also requires close vision and peripheral vision.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.