Behavioral Health Medical Assistant – Hiring Now

Greater Philadelphia Health Action • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) is seeking full-time Medical Assistants for its Behavioral Healthcare Division. GPHA is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing affordable medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. These positions are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, across multiple locations in Philadelphia and Springfield, PA.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA)
• High School Diploma (or GED)
• CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to engage individuals sympathetically and proficiently
• Proven capability to collaborate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and team members

Nice To Haves

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• NetSmart experience
• Proficiency in a second language

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for office visits and assisting psychiatrist with baseline UDS data for psychiatric evaluations
• Triaging patients, including but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Preparing specimens for pick up by Laboratory
• Safely administering & documenting injections
• Maintaining required logs
• Performs specific procedures and diagnostic testing ordered by the provider
• Perform EKG, breathalyzer and point of care testing
• Processes all clinical forms as necessary
• Performs Lab Quality Control procedures accurately
• Maintains a safe and orderly lab station and clinical environment
• Operates the paging/telephone system as assigned
• Greets, and provides direction/information to patients, visitors, guests, and sales representatives professionally and cordially
• Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings
• Enters and updates patient's demographic information accurately and timely
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

• Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
• Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED