Psychiatric Medical Assistant - Central Clinic

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***Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus Available**

ColumbiaCare Services is a Behavioral Health Care Provider subject to OAR , which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption in accordance with the rule.

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans (30+hrs)
• Generous Vacation and Sick time

• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match (pending completion of waiting period and qualifying hours)
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous Bonuses & Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (confidential access to licensed professional counselors & work/life specialists to assist you with a variety of issues)
• Tobacco Cessation Program

About the Job

We are looking for a qualified Psychiatric Medical Assistant to work as a member of a collaborative, dynamic team. This position provides patient care services for individuals affected by serious mental illness (SPMI) in an outpatient clinical office setting. Primary responsibilities will include: placing new patients in rooms; take and record vital signs, current symptoms and pertinent history for clients in an electronic care record system (ECR); preparing patient record data for licensed medical providers; setting up appointments, order medical supplies; attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and in-services; and other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-W 8am-5pm for 3 weeks/month, T-Thurs 8am-5pm 1 week/month

What You'll Make

Starting at $18.00+ per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional compensation offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

About the Program

Our Outpatient Program provides assessment and evaluation, treatment plan development, and provides clinically indicated outpatient therapy, case management, skills training, and psychiatric (medication) services. The Psychiatric Services Team operates as a branch within the Outpatient Program, specializing in psychiatric, nursing, and medication services. Psychiatric services are provided both on-site and remotely through telemedicine.

What You'll Need

MUST have previous experience working in a community health setting with clients experiencing mental illness working with homeless and/or underserved populations

Preference will be given to those who meet any of the following criteria:

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AMAA);
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA);
• Certificate/Degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Secretary or Medical Administrative field
• QMHA Certified through Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)

Successful applicants MUST have a valid Oregon driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran's service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status.