Medical Assistant (Psych & Behavioral Health)

Quick Facts

Role: Medical Assistant (Psych & Behavioral Health)

• Temporary fixed-term opportunity (13 weeks), non-benefited
• Full-time, 40 hours/week, days (Monday–Friday)
• Non-exempt position

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing back-office and patient-related tasks supporting delivery of high-quality patient care. Assists with smooth patient and workflow within the department and supports implementation of the medical plan of care under the direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support for patient care teams
• Support smooth patient workflow and departmental operations
• Help patients and families cooperate with the care plan through patient interaction and education
• Perform medical assisting duties under clinician direction

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program (present diploma within 90 days)
• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Benefits

• No benefits indicated for this temporary, non-benefited role