Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health - FT Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

6d•$37,898 - $55,890•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant in Behavioral Health, working day shifts. The role involves preparing patients for assessment and treatment, assisting medical clinicians with procedures, managing patient reports and results, maintaining instruments and work areas, sending prescriptions, administering injections and medications, providing telephone counseling, ordering and restocking supplies, scheduling appointments, documenting patient care, obtaining patient information, and fostering a warm and caring environment. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and maintaining competency in all responsibilities, including tracking training for certification. Additional procedural training for esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments may be required.

Requirements

Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 15 months of hire
AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained.
1 year experience
3 months certification window/preparation time
Positive, cheerful attitude.
Self-starter, whom is a flexible and caring individual.
Demonstrates accuracy in documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Medium physical/mental demands as needed in the completion of duties.
Able to follow instructions and accept direction.
Must be able to work independently, as well as with medical providers, patients, family members and other co-workers.
Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Must be able to work in multi-specialty settings.
Must have the ability to work within time constraints, in high stress situations and with multiple tasks.
Must be able to remain calm under stress.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience preferred.
Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.

Responsibilities

Process and prepare the patient for assessment and treatment, by the medical clinician, in a timely manner.
Assist medical clinician with office procedures.
Daily sorting of incoming patient reports/results for medical clinician’s review.
Clean, maintain and care for instruments, equipment and all work areas including preparing instruments to send to sterile processing.
Send approved prescriptions, under the direction of the medical clinician, to pharmacies or patients.
Accurately administer injections, immunizations and/or medications, under the direction of the medical clinician.
Telephone counseling of patients under direct supervision of the medical clinician.
Respond to patient calls in a timely manner.
Order and restock examination rooms with medical supplies.
Schedule appointments for patient procedures and examinations and prioritize referrals.
Accurately and timely documentation of all care/education/conversations provided to patient
Obtain pertinent information and records for patients referred to medical clinician.
Convey a warm, caring environment for patients and staff
Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to different situations with regards to patients, medical clinician, co-workers and leadership.
Maintain competency in all position responsibilities including tracking of training for certification.
This position may require additional procedural training for esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments.
Performs other duties as assigned.