This position is part of a multidisciplinary team. The medical assistant will deliver care and provide coordination of services to clients who have been referred to our agency for mental health and/or chemical dependency issues and who are receiving Pharmacological and or Medication Assisted Treatment. The MA will function within the Medical team providing care and coordination of services within the multidisciplinary team and referring agencies. The Primary duties include; screening of client health status, ability to appropriately screen phone requests and coordinate follow up care, to support the function of the medical team, knowledge and utilization of local community resources, timely documentation and delivery of case management services when appropriate. Position requires working with a vast array of mental health clients including those experiencing: severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorder, children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance and individuals experiencing homelessness. Candidates must have working knowledge of all aspects and requirements of the position and possess various techniques and skills necessary for efficient completion of tasks, including knowledge of human development and the social environment, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, etc. Education: Certified Medical Assistant with Associate’s Degree or 3 years minimum of experience. Experience: Preferred experience in working with clients with Mental Health and or Substance Use disorders. Benefits include: On Site- Supervision Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short Term Disability insurance Long Term Disability insurance 401K Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties: Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work setting: In-person Application Question(s): Willing to have a background check and drug screen completed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $34.6K - $43.8K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "High school or equivalent (Required)", "Certified Medical Assistant (Required)" ]