Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
About The Position
PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.99 - $33.73. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Job Summary In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant. Details of the position: Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable. Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization. May transport specimens May assist in scheduling patients for test, initial and follow up and appointments. May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff or physician What You Bring Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a medical office. For additional information or questions, please email: dlevikimbroughpeacehealth.org Credentials Required: National Medical Assistant Certification When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA) and Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
Requirements
- Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
- Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or
- Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant
- National Medical Assistant Certification When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA)
- Upon Hire Basic Life Support
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
- Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
- Proficiency in the use ofputer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktopputing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred.
- Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal andmunication skills.
- Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a medical office.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
- Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
- Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization.
- May transport specimens
- May assist in scheduling patients for test, initial and follow up and appointments.
- May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record
- May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff or physician
Benefits
- PeaceHealth ismitted to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers apetitive andprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
