Certified Medical Assistant - Mobile Unit

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE•Vancouver, WA

6d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Mobile Unit supports clinical and administrative operations of the Mobile Medication Unit, part of a SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Under the direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Medical Director, the CMA assists nursing and medical staff with patient intake, clinical support, specimen collection, unit maintenance, and documentation. The role supports safe, efficient, compassionate medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and requires collaboration within a small team in a compact, fast-paced setting that may involve changing weather, traffic, and community locations. The CMA must maintain a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach and comply with applicable federal and state requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. The position may also float to the main OTP clinic or satellite locations as operationally needed. CMAs work within their state-defined scope of practice and do not independently dispense, administer, or prepare methadone or other Schedule II controlled substances. Medication-related tasks may be performed only under direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician and as permitted by state law. The role is full-time, hourly, based in Vancouver, Washington. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Saturday, 6:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday rotation may be required. The position may involve operating the mobile unit vehicle if assigned, subject to driver and insurance eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Active Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) credential in Washington State.
High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS/CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer skills.
Attention to detail and accurate documentation and data-entry skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, early-morning clinical environment.
Non-judgmental, compassionate approach to patients with substance use disorders.
Knowledge of HIPAA and a basic understanding of 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
Basic math skills for documentation and clinical support tasks.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
Ability to work in a compact mobile unit and outdoors in varied weather and terrain; exposure to variable weather, noise, and smells.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, sit, stop, kneel, bend or crouch, perform repetitive tasks, use hands and arms, reach, and type; occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
Sufficient speech and hearing clarity to understand verbal instructions and communicate in person and by telephone; required near, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus-adjustment vision.
Successful completion of required background investigation, drug screening, reference checks, education and employment verification, and applicable criminal history and sanction checks, including fingerprint verification.
Must meet the stated disqualifying-crime restrictions in the background investigation requirements.
Compliance with organizational vaccine and personal protective equipment safety policies.
Valid state driver's license, clean driving record, and organizational vehicle-insurance eligibility if assigned to operate the mobile unit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder, community health, or outpatient clinic settings.
Phlebotomy experience and urine drug-screen collection experience.
One year of clinical medical assistant experience.
Prior experience in an OTP, methadone clinic, or MAT setting.
Phlebotomy certification.
Bilingual or multilingual language skills aligned with the patient population served.
Flexibility and willingness to float between mobile-unit and fixed-clinic settings.
Lived experience with substance use disorders and/or recovery; individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, verify identity using two approved identifiers, room patients, document arrival and flow in the EHR, and assist with intake, admission, screening, registration, and collection of demographic and insurance information.
Obtain and record vital signs, report abnormal findings promptly, and prepare exam areas with needed supplies and equipment.
Collect, process, label, and document urine specimens according to chain-of-custody and OTP protocols; perform and document breathalyzer tests as directed.
Assist licensed nursing staff with TB skin test administration and reading; draw, label, and package blood specimens when permitted by state scope of practice and organizational policy.
Assist the Medical Director or physician with physical examinations and intake assessments as directed; administer injections only when authorized by state law and under direct supervision of a licensed provider.
Observe patients for intoxication, distress, or adverse reactions and promptly report observations; support nursing staff during crises and emergencies and initiate emergency response procedures, including calling 911, as needed.
Document clinical activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and patient interactions accurately and promptly in the EHR.
Maintain appointment schedules, manage daily patient flow on the mobile unit, and coordinate with the Nursing Supervisor.
Prepare and organize patient charts and forms; process calls, relay messages, and assist with patient communications as directed.
Protect patient confidentiality under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Assist with pre-operation and post-operation checks of the mobile unit and report equipment or vehicle issues.
Maintain mobile-unit cleanliness, organization, and infection-control standards; restock supplies and equipment, track inventory, and request supplies as needed.
Manage sharps containers, biohazard waste, and specimen materials according to OSHA and organizational standards.
Operate the mobile unit vehicle between deployment sites if assigned and eligible.
Float to the main OTP clinic or satellite clinics as operationally needed and perform applicable CMA duties while coordinating with clinic staff to support patient flow and accurate documentation.
Follow SAMHSA, DEA, HIPAA, state OTP, infection-control, universal-precaution, and OSHA requirements; participate in required training, competency assessments, and continuing education.
Report safety concerns, incidents, and patient complaints promptly and support accreditation readiness and regulatory inspections as directed.
Complete required background checks, drug screening, organizational training, and regulatory education; maintain current BLS/CPR certification.