What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP Assistant MA/LPN/CNA - Psychiatric Practice position at Mentally STRONG?
Mentally STRONG in Colorado Springs, CO is looking for a Nurse Practitioner Assistant (NPA) to join our 20 person strong team. This is for a full time position, M-Th 7:45am to 5:15pm, Fridays 9am-3:00pm We are located at 3720 Sinton Rd, Suite 104, 80907. Our ideal candidate is attentive, positive, punctual, and engaged.
The Mentally STRONG mission is to empower all humanity to embrace the journey of mental strength and our vision is to revolutionize the culture of mental health. We are looking for team members who will embody our core values: Relationships are a priority, with clients, cadre and community. We are committed to access and quality in-person care.
Clinical Duties:
$17.00/hour ($.50/hour raise after 3 consecutive positive evaluations)
Before applying, please check out our website at www.mentallystrong.com
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
Powered by JazzHR
HdZkDI25VR
The Mentally STRONG mission is to empower all humanity to embrace the journey of mental strength and our vision is to revolutionize the culture of mental health. We are looking for team members who will embody our core values: Relationships are a priority, with clients, cadre and community. We are committed to access and quality in-person care.
Clinical Duties:
- Assist Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with patient appointments (follow ups and initial appointments) as needed to include:
- Obtain and document the patient's basic vitals including height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate. Obtain manual blood pressure as necessary
- Obtain and document patient history and chief complaints
- Ensure that the patient's chart has updated psychiatric history, updated medical history, record psychiatric symptoms, and confirm the proper diagnoses in the electronic record
- Able to stay within the time constraints of a follow up and/or intake appointments while providing excellent patient care
- Convey patient’s symptoms and concerns accurately and concisely to the providers
- Administer medications (long-acting injections) as directed by providers
- Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for analysis
- Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
- Conduct EKGs as required
- Complete administrative paperwork/tasks as directed by the PMHNP
- Keeping up to date with faxes, e-results, and e-prescriptions refill requests
- Submit orders as requested by an NP
- Review / upload completed results to the patient document manager
- Submit cognitive assessments to patients
- Complete medication prior authorizations and appeals
- Send referrals for outside resources/medical procedures
- Communicate with patients on behalf of the PMHNP
- Scheduling pharmaceutical lunches (coordination with pharmaceutical reps)
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Coordinate care with outside providers and pharmacies
- Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
- Verify insurance information and assist with billing processes
- Handle patient inquiries and provide excellent customer service
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Communicate with patients directly via text or phone call through our communication system (Zendesk)
- Ability to learn on the job
- Willingness to be flexible
- Dedicated to continual self-growth
- Be willing to meet patients where they are in their mental health journey
- Team player
- Willing to ask questions
- Participate in team meetings
- Focus on problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listening
- Ask compelling and guiding questions
- Accurately reflect the patient's statements and feelings
- Basic computer knowledge
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work effectively and positively under pressure
- Ability to learn and navigate Electronic Health Record system
- Basic typing skills
- Medical terminology
- W-2 Employment with paid time off
- Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, 9 paid holidays, 401K and profit sharing after one year of employment
$17.00/hour ($.50/hour raise after 3 consecutive positive evaluations)
Before applying, please check out our website at www.mentallystrong.com
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
Powered by JazzHR
HdZkDI25VR
Salary : $17 - $50