What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Behavioral Heath position at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region?
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Medical Assistant will mainly be responsible for working with our Behavioral Health team at our main office in the delivery of patient care, while providing additional support to other locations as needed. In a fast paced environment, his position will provide providing selective clinical and administrative Behavioral Health support including, but not limited to, rooming patients, processing urine drug screenings, and administering mental health screenings.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Performs certain lab tests and document results in EMR.
- Takes and records patients vital signs, immunization status, and brief history.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Cleans and autoclaves procedural equipment and instruments.
- Observes records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments.
- Oversees appointment scheduling, assuring priority is given to patients in emergency situations.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:
- We will accept Certified MA or non-certified MA.
- Medical Assistant Training is a plus.
- One year of professional experience preferred, preferably in a medical setting.
- Genuine interest in Behavioral Health.
- Adaptable to fast paced environment.
- Ability to work with a variety of teams.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Work Life Balance
- Generous Time Off
- Medical insurance and Dental insurance.
- Health savings account option.
- Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program.
