Medical Assistant Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Idaho Falls, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 19
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
High Country Behavioral Health is a leading provider of compassionate and comprehensive mental health services. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in our community by offering a wide range of services including therapy medication management and support groups.
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our dynamic this vital role you will play a key part in providing high-quality patient care.
Position Overview - (full-time/40 hours)
Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator and onsite Clinical Director the Medical Assistant will work as part of a treatment team to provide exceptional medical mental health and addiction recovery services to our patients by assisting the providers with collecting patient histories vitals performing routine lab collection preparing lab specimens for transfer immunization management with IRIS (Idaho) or the WyIR (Wyoming) Immunization administration to clients and patient education. Respond to patient and medical inquiries as directed by providers. Assists providers with medication reconciliation and day-to-day phone call return.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain general appearance cleanliness inventory and organization of clinical areas.
- Prepare and replenish supplies. Maintain inventory and expiration dates.
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Take patient histories height weight temperature blood pressure oxygenation levels and pulse.
- Prepare and administer patient medication under providers supervision.
- Assist in collection of specimens and completion of laboratory tests.
- Receive and organize medication samples. Ensuring medication expiration check is conducted monthly.
- Properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items.
- Assists in the proper scheduling and registration of patients and the maintenance of patient medical records.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Observe patient care while receiving treatment such as TMS therapy or SPRAVATO
- Communicate medical treatment pharmaceutical and related information to patients and respective health care providers and pharmacies as directed by providers.
- Observe absolute confidence regarding patient records and information.
Full job description will be provided at the time of hire.
Candidate Qualifications and Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations policies and procedures governing accounting medical billing and financial recordkeeping.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and ability to produce read and analyze financial reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products; knowledge and ability to operate various office equipment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality professionalism and customer service in all interactions
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
- Ability to accurately manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Successful completion of HCBH pre-employment screening and background check.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- PTO and 9 Paid Holidays
- Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan (9.37% Employer contribution)
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to walk stand sit and use the hands. Occasionally stoop crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 25 pounds.
High Country Behavioral Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and job applicants regardless of race color religious creed national origin ancestry age gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status disability or genetic information in compliance with applicable federal state and local law. High Country Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such we are committed to recruit develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team.
Required Experience:
Manager
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
