Medical Assistant per diem

Description

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent trauma-informed recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are part of our Nursing Services team and provide varied clinical and administrative support to ensure the delivery of high-quality treatment for our clients. The Medical Assistant will meet with clients prior to their appointments to check vitals obtain health history and list of current medications and accurately record this information in the clients health record. Medical Assistants may also assist with client education assist with insurance authorizations and follow up on lab results. This position is part of our nursing services team in Yakima and may provide support to outpatient treatment programs for both youths and adults.

Medical Assistant duties may include:

• meeting with clients to obtain health history and medications list
• accurately measuring and recording clients vital statistics
• updating client health records and completing medication reconciliations
• completing lab slips as needed
• assisting with client education as directed by medical providers or nurses
• maintaining urine drug screening for clients and communicating results to clinical staff
• obtaining prior authorizations from payors
• accurately completing all clinical documentation in a client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Current certification for Medical Assistant in Washington (MA-C)
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption prior to starting work

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support supervision and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

Qualifications

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race sex age color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status veteran status disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact usto make arrangements.

Required Experience:

Junior IC