Certified Medical Assistant - Mobile Unit

POSITION TITLE:

Certified Medical Assistant – Mobile Unit DEPARTMENT:
Behavioral Health – Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

LOCATION:

Vancouver, Washington

REPORTS TO:

Nursing Supervisor STATUS:
Hourly;
Full-TimeWAGE RANGE: $27.15 - $35.35 per hour

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday – Friday 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, Saturday 6:45 am – 1:00 pmCLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled (First Review 10/30/2026)
*** If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.
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* Position Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant – Mobile Unit supports the clinical and administrative operations of the Mobile Medication Unit (MMU), a component of a SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Working under the direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Medical Director, the CMA assists nursing and medical staff with patient intake, clinical support tasks, specimen collection, unit maintenance, and administrative documentation. This role is a critical support position that helps ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD).The

CMA will work closely with a small, tight-knit team in a compact space, requiring strong communication, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. The environment can be fast-paced and ever-changing, with exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic patterns, and diverse community settings. The CMA must maintain a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach and adhere to all federal and state regulations governing OTP operations, including 42 CFR Part 2 patient confidentiality requirements and HIPAA.

The CMA may also be required to float to the main OTP clinic location to support staffing needs.

Important Note:

Certified Medical Assistants in an OTP setting work strictly within their scope of practice as defined by state law. CMAs do not independently dispense, administer, or prepare methadone or other Schedule II controlled substances. All medication-related tasks are performed only under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician and only as permitted by state law.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Intake & Rooming Greet patients upon arrival; verify patient identity using two approved identifiers per OTP protocol.

Room patients and prepare them for clinical encounters; document arrival times and flow in the EHR.Obtain and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, weight) accurately and report abnormal findings to the supervising nurse immediately.

Assist with the new patient intake process, including check-in and admission, screenings, and registration, including collecting demographic and insurance information.

Prepare exam areas and ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are stocked and ready before patient encounters.
2. Clinical Support Collect urine specimens for drug screening; process, label, and document specimens per chain-of-custody and OTP protocols.

Perform breathalyzer testing as directed and document results accurately in the patient record.

Assist licensed nursing staff with TB skin test administration and reading per clinic protocol.

Draw blood specimens for laboratory testing permitted by state scope of practice and organizational policy; label and package specimens for transport.

Assist the Medical Director or physician with physical examinations and patient intake…