Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist - Certified Medical Assistant

About the job

CHAS Health is hiring a full-time Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist, a certified medical assistant role, at Spokane Pediatrics in Spokane. The specialist manages behavioral health referrals and patient care in the clinic and works with children who have complex behavioral health needs.

CHAS Health runs neighborhood clinics with the stated goal of removing barriers to high-quality, evidence-based health care for everyone.

What you'll do

• Oversee clinic referrals to behavioral health and triage patients to the right placement, working with internal and outside resources
• Schedule first and follow-up visits for behavioral health providers and obtain outside health records when needed
• Greet patients, bring them to the behavioral health room and let them know about any delays
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and gather information to keep patients moving through the clinic
• Monitor and update the behavioral health registry
• Perform phlebotomy and lab procedures as the psychiatric provider directs
• Help the provider with exams, patient education and meeting quality measures
• Follow safety protocols for sharps, personal protective equipment and blood-borne pathogens, and clean, prepare and sterilize instruments

What you need

• Medical assistant training completed through an apprenticeship registered with the WA Department of Labor & Industries or a college program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP
• Certification through AAMA, NHA or NCCT within 120 days of hire
• A Medical Assistant - Certified credential from the Washington State Department of Health
• BLS (CPR/AED)
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling
• Customer service, oral and written communication skills and compassion for patients
• Ability to work on a team and multitask in a fast-paced setting
• Basic computer skills
• A valid driver's license and insurance
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch for parts of the day, lift up to 10 pounds about half the time and up to 25 pounds less often

Preferred

• Previous experience in a community health clinic
• Experience with an EHR

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• An annual milestone bonus for each year worked, for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus long-term care coverage
• A 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match
• More than six weeks of paid time off a year for full-time employees
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Childcare reimbursement
• CME and license fee reimbursement