Vera French Community MH Center
Certified Medical Assistant
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Support daily outpatient clinical operations by facilitating patient flow, managing medication communications, and providing direct patient care support within a mental health environment. In addition to core medical assistant duties, this role will be trained to serve as a back-up Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care & Patient Flow: Room patients, record baseline vital signs, document patient histories and allergies in the EHR, and alert providers to abnormal readings; cross-train and deliver back-up TMS treatments as needed.
- Medication & Pharmacy Coordination: Triage medication-line calls and forward details to nursing staff; process refill authorizations to pharmacies; complete drug prior authorizations; prepare and document sample distribution.
- Medical Records & Compliance: Review charts for required documentation, update Release of Information (ROI) forms, and maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and universal safety precautions.
Requirements:
- Education & Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant Certification OR completion of an accredited 1-year Medical Assistant program required.
- Licensing & Travel: Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance required.
- Clearances: Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening.
- Experience & Skills: Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) data entry; prior mental health and medication management experience preferred.