Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health
Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY
8d•$23 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant in Behavioral Health supports the care team by prepping patients for visits, obtaining vital signs, conducting screenings, and ensuring accurate electronic health record documents. This role helps maintain efficient patient flow and a safe, trauma-informed environment while contributing to the quality of care for the department.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Medical Assistant Certificate or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
- 1+ years of related experience in the healthcare/mental health/behavioral health sector is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Proficiency with computers, software, handling sensitive information.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-volume environment.
- Kindness, compassion, and patient-centered work ethic.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for visits by obtaining vital signs, completing screenings, and updating histories in the EHR.
- Support providers during clinical sessions.
- Coordinate care by scheduling follow-ups, facilitating referrals, and communicating with patients and team members.
- Assist with administrative and clinical tasks that support high-quality, patient-centered Registers and verifies patient demographics.
- Schedules appointments and recalls patients for required services.
- Maintains efficient patient flow and a safe, organized, and trauma-informed clinical environment.
Benefits
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Programs
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
- $50,000 term life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
