Medical Assistant Outpatient Behavioral Health

MultiCare Health System•Burien, WA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health works as an integral member of a multidisciplinary outpatient behavioral health clinic. The role engages with patients and works closely with the clinical team to provide customer service and patient care, requiring professional diplomacy, flexibility, and sound judgment. The position is with Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, which provides mental health and substance use disorder care, including inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, and community-based programs. This is a 1.0 FTE day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pay scale is $24.83–$35.71 USD; compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, and education. MultiCare describes its workplace as community-rooted and guided by respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration. It highlights growth and education opportunities, employee well-being resources, belonging initiatives, and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. The benefits package includes medical, dental, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other support programs.

Requirements

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C).
Current BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinic or hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform direct and indirect patient care in a clinical area, assisting medical staff with patient care and follow-up.
Use knowledge to integrate available standards, resources, and data.
Assist with office duties as needed, using discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy to support office and patient care management.
Partner with the clinical team by demonstrating a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and sound decision-making.
Prioritize and organize work duties while remaining flexible.