CNA/Medical Assistant- Psychiatry & Mental Wellness Clinic

Mahec•Asheville, NC

18h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

ROLE SUMMARY: Medical Assistants work collaboratively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care across the continuum. They also provide an excellent patient experience, high quality outcomes, and improved productivity for the team. This role description is a general description of the essential job functions . It is not intended to describe all the duties the Medical Assistant may perform.

Requirements

Communication Skills
Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties.
Decision Making
Ability to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion.
HealthCare Knowledge
Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate .
Interpersonal Skills
Showing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding.
Organizational Values
Adherence to MAHEC’s founding principles and incorporating them every day.
Problem Solving
Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise.
COMPUTER Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications .
Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record .
Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages.
Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs , Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.) Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)
High school diploma or GED
Current CPR certification
Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position.
Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally .
Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking skills preferred.
Associate ’s degree
1 – 2 years of medical assisting experience in a primary care ambulatory setting
Certification as a Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT
Experience as a EMT or CNA
Experience working in an Employee Health Record (EHR)

Responsibilities

Participate in daily huddles with patient care team(s)
Prepare patient charts for providers
Review patient registries and identify preventative care due for patient
Assist in preventive care outreach initiatives
Obtain vitals
Assist in obtaining medical records
Perform screening procedures as indicated
Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during exams
Prepare sterile fields
Perform phlebotomy and process specimens
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines, including intramuscular and intradermal injections as directed by provider
Serve as a preceptor for new staff
Provide occasional coverage support for other MAHEC ambulatory offices
Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls
Participates in process improvement of new and existing workflows
Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational quality initiatives
Supports pop-up vaccine and testing community events

Benefits

Full time + full benefits available.
MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

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