Kitsap Mental Health Services·Bremerton, Washington
Provide direct support to psychiatric medical providers and clients by performing clinical tasks such as recording vitals and administering injections. Coordinate care through insurance verification, medication refills, and communication with external healthcare facilities.
$22.90 - $28.05 Per Hour
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus*
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Medical Assistant (Certified) to support psychiatric providers and clients receiving behavioral health services. This role helps keep care coordinated, organized, and responsive to client needs. The work includes both direct clinical support and administrative responsibilities that contribute to quality care and accurate health records. If you enjoy supporting clients and providers in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we welcome your application.
High School Diploma or GED and Completion of Medical Assistant training program.
Experience: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
Current Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential with Washington State Department of Health. AAC (Agency Affiliated Counselor) certification with WA State required within 60 days of hire.
Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Experience with EMR and data tracking and ability to read data reports.
1. Maintain basic knowledge of health related practices and make recommendations regarding process and content improvements. 2. Familiarity with outpatient medical clinic operations to facilitate the establishment of positive and productive relationships with medical practice staff throughout the community.
1. Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams on behalf of complex clients with extensive behavioral care needs. 2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member. 3. The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.
While performing the job duties, the employee must walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. This position also requires close vision and peripheral vision.
*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.
Market context
In Washington, support-services roles in healthcare are typically in steady demand because clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings need staff who can keep patient flow moving and support licensed teams. These positions are competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, LPN, MA, or CNA training, valid Washington licensure, and BLS certification; EKG and arrhythmia training after hire can also be part of the path. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification readiness before applying.
