Medical Assistant Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Behavioral Health Clinic Environment (Plaza)
This Medical Assistant role functions differently than a traditional hands-on clinic MA position.
Approximately 85% of patient visits are conducted virtually and the majority of daily work is focused on care coordination patient communication and medication workflow rather than in-person rooming or procedures.
This role supports psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in a high-volume outpatient behavioral health clinic.
What this role looks like day-to-day
Medical Assistants in Behavioral Health spend most of their time:
- Managing a steady high volume of MyChart portal messages phone calls and faxes
- Processing medication refill and patient advice requests through Epic
- Preparing and submitting prior authorizations for psychiatric medications and procedures (including ECT)
- Handling FMLA disability school and work documentation
- Drafting and sending patient letters and forms
- Coordinating between patients providers pharmacies and insurance companies
- Supporting providers by keeping clinical workflows organized and moving
While the position is based in the clinic direct patient contact is limited and hands-on clinical procedures are minimal. When patients are seen in person MAs typically obtain vitals only; the clinic does not perform injections lab draws or procedural assisting.
Who is most successful in this role
This position is best suited for MAs who enjoy care coordination written and phone-based communication detailed documentation and working with behavioral health patients. Candidates seeking a procedure-heavy MA role may not find this to be a good fit.
Why Saint Lukes
We believe in creating a collaborative environment while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees click here to find out more.
Experience with or an interest in mental health is beneficial.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and campuses and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services.
