Copa Health is Hiring a BH Medical Assistant Near Peoria, AZ
Join the Copa Health Team Today! Immediately Hiring an Behavioral Health Medical Assistant!
What You’ll Get…
When you join our team as a full-time team member, you will receive:
Limitless growth and career advancement opportunities
Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
Generous PTO program – up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period plus 1 additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being
9 paid holidays per year
Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
Affordable health care plans: Medical, Vision, and Dental
H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
Free Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
403(b) retirement plans with company match.
Employee Assistance and well-Being program with coaching and counseling services!
Employee Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!
Pay: $18-$20/hourly
Who We Need
The Behavioral Health Medical Assistant (BHMA) will assist the provision of medical services under the general supervision of a BHMP. Tasks are delegated to the BHMA may involve direct patient contact including assisting in filling out forms, routine activities such as vital signs monitoring, venipuncture for diagnostic purposes, and collection of body fluid samples from patients. Non face to face clerical activities include updating of patient demographic and outside treatment information, scheduling of diagnostic tests and telephonic appointment reminder calls to patients. Assists or as directed, schedules and coordinates hospital, surgery, complicated case referrals, and procedure activities. May assist in the collection of treatment related and treatment relevant information such as CSPMP and pharmacy refill requests information. BHMPs work in conjunction with RNs to provide oversight in the day to day performance of routine activities.
JOB SUMMARY (Including, but not limited to):
Use acceptable recovery-focused language at all times.
Take appropriate vital signs (Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, and Temperature) and document this information timely and appropriately. Relay to the supervising RN any findings of abnormal values.
Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples and collect urine for testing.
Send out any blood samples drawn or tissue samples taken to the appropriate referral laboratory.
Assists in calling in prescriptions (new and/ or refill) for patients per appropriate provider approval.
Assists as instructed in notifying patients of any outside diagnostic test results and set up follow-up appointments as directed.
Assist the patient in scheduling appointment for BHMP, RN, and case management.
Assist in the handling of request for Prior Authorizations from prescription coverage plans.
Assist in the filing of documents as directed by the BHMP or RN.
Maintain the cleanliness of laboratory working areas within acceptable standards.
Practice Universal Precaution in handling bodily fluids and HIPAA regulations in handling Personal Health Information (PHI) at all times.
Assist the BHMP in the completion of documentations of encounters as directed by the BHMP.
Perform tasks delegated by the RN and approved by the BHMP within the BHMA’s scope of duties.
Support PIR in the goal of advancing recovery of participants through the provision of high quality health care services.
Assist in making the participant feel comfortable and welcomed.
Document services using approved forms following the accepted standards and policies set forth by the organization.
To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and Medical Assistant certification or have completed an approved MA training program accredited by
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES),
Or a medical assisting program accredited by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Associates Degree, in an accredited Medical Assistant program and have at least one (1) year of full-time behavioral health work experience.
One year of behavioral health work experience preferred.
Valid AZ State driver’s license, vehicle with State minimum car insurance and ability to meet Copa driving guidelines.
CPR certification.
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE