Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health Clinic

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health MA assists physicians and other clinicians or therapists in the coordination of patient care for new and established patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management, documentation, as well as occasional vitals. The MA will act as a liaison between providers and patients. MA duties may include both front and back office.

Education and Training:

High School graduate or GED equivalent is required.

Licensures/ Certifications:

Washington State Medical Assistant - Certified.
Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR, certification card on hire or within orientation period.

Experience:

The candidate must have minimum of one year of experience in a physician office, hospital or ambulatory care facility; behavioral health setting is preferred.
Must have a pleasant personality and experience dealing with the public and patients with special needs.
Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude and ability to organize information for quick retrieval is required.
Preference with experience in deescalating patients in crisis.

Skills and Abilities:

Computer skills, medical terminology, and experience with office assessments necessary.

Benefits Overview:

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
Employee Wellness Program

About TriState Health

Learn more about TriState Health here.

TriState Health is a not-for-profit, critical access hospital and medical campus, community owned and operated since 1955. As the largest employer in Asotin County, TriState remains committed to our mission of caring for the community and ensuring, “Your Health Is Our First Priority.”

Serving an 8-county region in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, TriState Health continues to receive awards for excellent service to the community such as “2025 Get with the Guidelines Gold in Rural Stroke” and “1 of 6 Top Recommended Hospitals in Washington State." TriState proudly promotes a 4:1 nurse to patient ratio, with an even lower ratio for critical care patients.

Located in Clarkston, WA, and nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley - a hidden gem found at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge. With a mild climate and a four-seasons environment, the valley offers a wide variety of year-round family friendly happenings. Spend time boating on the river, hiking, skiing at nearby resorts, savoring delicious wines and cuisines, attending sporting events, and more! Enjoy life at your pace, your way, in the beautiful Lewis Clark Valley.

Our Mission: Your Health Is Our First Priority!

Our Vision: We place the healthcare needs of our community first by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing, and wellbeing throughout our community and those we touch.

Our Values:

Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.

Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.

Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families.

Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.

Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.

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