Certified Medical Assistant

NATIVE AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION-posted about 10 hours ago
$19 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Redding, CA
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The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a crucial role in supporting providers and ensuring the efficient operation of clinical services at North American Mental Health Services. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting with administrative and clinical tasks, and maintaining a welcoming and professional environment for patients and staff.

  • Coordinate care and communication with psychiatrists, case managers, pharmaceutical reps, clinical personnel and other behavioral health professionals to ensure continuity of services. Assist prescribing providers at their request
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical, and professional guidelines in all client interactions and documentation.
  • Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures related to client care, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
  • Patient check-in, vitals, height, weight, blood pressure, oxygen level, chief complaints, drug and food allergies, medication reconciliation and immediately record into the encounter – appropriately update the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
  • Maintain medical records / EHR, document all care-related conversations with a patient or provider regarding patient
  • Give injections under the direct supervision of a provider, using the current standard for Universal Precautions
  • Call/Fax Rx requests including but not limited to refill requests, final Rx’s for suspended patients, upon request, and mailing prescriptions as needed
  • Process TAR’s and prior authorization request
  • Provide lab results at providers’ request
  • Write letters per provider’s instruction; efficiently generate necessary letters (ESA/Unemployment/jury/etc.)
  • Maintain sample closet, keep sample logs updated and disperse samples at provider’s request
  • Perform the following tests/screens: urine tox screens and genetic testing as requested by providers. Collection of urine/oral toxicology samples; send off same day.
  • Assist with welfare check and 51/50 calls.
  • Attend mandatory staff meetings.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Medical Assistant certification (CMA or CCMA).
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in an outpatient, community mental health, or similar clinical setting.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Professional demeanor, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer service-oriented attitude.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of conduct.
  • Preferred - Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
  • Experience working with underserved populations, including Medi-Cal recipients, at-risk individuals, and those with severe mental illness is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of insurance verification and medical terminology preferred.
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