Behavioral Health Certified Medical Assistant
Syracuse Area Health•Syracuse, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
This position assists the Behavioral Health Providers in the Family Medicine Clinics with direct patient care, examinations and treatment plans. Administers nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of the medical staff within the scope of practice of a certified medical assistant.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school with a degree as medical assistant
- Must have a third-party credential as a Certified Medical Assistant (such as AAMA)
- Must be on the Nebraska Medication Aide Registry
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients experiencing mental health conditions
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries in sensitive situations
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients experiencing emotional distress or behavioral health crises
- Strong organizational, documentation, and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Clinic experience preferred
- Behavioral health or mental health experience preferred
- Knowledge of behavioral health terminology, psychiatric medications, and mental health screening tools preferred
- Experience with care coordination, referral management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams preferred
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred
- BLS/CPR certification preferred
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
