Certified Medical Assistant

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit organization serving communities across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. In the Columbia Basin area, our focus is on intensive behavioral health programs for youth under 21. The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct assistance to the Medication Management program which serves all Columbia Basin programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare clients for their visit with the medical provider by taking vital signs, ensuring intake packets and other required paperwork is completed and keeping accurate records.

• Assist with prescription refills and prior authorizations under the direction of the medical providers.

• Coordinate interpretation services for client appointments when needed.

• Assist with the screening and scheduling of referrals to medication services and referrals to community providers, when appropriate.

• Communicate with other medical providers to obtain medical records of current Medication Management clients.

• Assist with monitoring and managing medical providers schedules.

• Receive, review, and process requests for the release of Medication Management records.

• At the request of the medical provider, communicate key client health information to care team members for comprehensive care coordination and treatment planning

REQUIREMENTS:

• (1) years of related experience; healthcare setting

• Lived experience that enhances relatability to clients being served

• HS diploma or equivalent

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is required upon start.

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites

• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.

• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle

• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations

• Successfully completes tasks in a low noise environment

• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to walking, standing, sitting.

• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to (25) pounds.

• Travels between worksites occasionally.

• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches

• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

ROLE(S): Role-specific expectations for this job are outlined as follows.

● Team Member. All LCSNW team members are responsible for upholding and encouraging LCSNW values: compassion, integrity, interdependence, inclusion and stewardship; communicating openly and effectively; building collaborative relationships in balance with working independently; and strictly adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

Other details

• Job Family LCS General

• Pay Type Hourly

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• LCSNW Kennewick Main, 3321 W. Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, Washington, United States of America