Certified Medical Assistant - BHC

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant who’s passionate about whole-person care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where medical and behavioral health professionals work side-by-side to support patients’ total well‑wellbeing? If so,
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to join our mission‑driven team at Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR!

At YVFWC, we’re more than a healthcare organization — we’re a community. With over 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we provide comprehensive services that go far beyond the exam room. From medical and dental to behavioral health, nutrition, housing support, and more — we care for the whole person.

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• $22.51‑$33.14/hour DOE
• Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills!
• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $1,500.00
  • At 180‑Days (6 months): $2,000.00
  • At 12 months: $1,500.00
• Bonus will be pro‑rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

As a Certified Medical Assistant working with our Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), you’ll be the vital link between the patients and our BHC, helping to ensure seamless, compassionate care. You’ll:

• Be the bridge between patients and behavioral health services
• Coordinate warm handoffs and assist with rooming patients
• Manage BHC schedules, messages, and follow‑ups
• Administer and track behavioral health screeners (PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, etc.)
• Support telehealth visits and outreach to high‑risk patients
• Interpret for BHCs or coordinate interpreter services
• Collaborate with a compassionate, mission‑driven team

• Minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Graduation from a medical assisting program (one‑year certificate/diploma or two‑year associate degree) accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES. Program must comprise at least 720 hours of training, including 160 hours in a clinical externship.
  • Graduation from an apprentice program approved by the state.
  • Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; OR
  • Earn an equivalent amount of military training related to medical assisting.
  • Currently a certified MA, or eligible to take the certification.
• One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). One year’s experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications must be maintained and remain current.
• Current documentation for one of the following credentials required within 90 days of hire:
  • Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA;
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant;
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through NHA;
  • National Certified Medical Assistant through NCCT.
• Medical knowledge to understand the theories, reasons and technical aspects of medicine.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds and personal situations.
• Strong multi‑tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR.

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.