What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - COLUMBUS & MARION- PART -TIME position at OhioGuidestone?
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OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives-with compassion and respect-we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.
Are you ready to make a difference? OhioGuidestone offers an amazing support system, education bonuses, incentives, the opportunity to help those who need it most, and much more!
We are currently seeking a part time Certified Medical Assistant for our Columbus and Marion, OH locations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical setting that treats Behavioral / Mental Health, Chemical Dependency / SUD including MAT, and / or provides Psychiatry services. Shifts will be Monday- Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with some travel between the two locations.
The Certified Medical Assistant will be in charge of greeting incoming patients / vendors, answering phones, rooming, incoming patients, scheduling, and charting / communicating with the medical management staff.
Essential Functions :
- Maintains complete and current medical records regarding all clients served.
- Greets incoming persons and directs / triages as needed. Checks patients in for appointments.
- Answers incoming phone calls, answers questions or forwards calls to the correct area.
- Completes any required paperwork, documentation, prior authorizations, release forms and other items as needed.
- In collaboration with the team, ensures a comprehensive health history through the collection of vital signs, lab work and OARRS reports as needed for further assessment and treatment.
- Documents client records, labs, medical records, and OARRS within Agency designated standards.
- Meets and sustains the OhioGuidestone designated productivity standard.
- Provides education to persons served, family members of persons served and other staff regarding medication, symptom management, wellness and health, as instructed by medical staff.
- Provides monitoring of clients' mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms; communicates any changes to the treatment team.
- Provides direct witnessed urinalysis, targeted case management, or individual psychotherapy to clients to monitor symptoms, carry out prescriber orders and support coordination of care.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Meets and sustains the Agency's designated productivity standard.
- Travels to other Agency sites as needed.
- Maintains reliable attendance.
- Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
- Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
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At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.
We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.
