Medical Assistant IHC

Mental Health Cooperative•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, and has since expanded services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. The organization's sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. MHC is based out of Nashville and serves several communities across Middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices. The company is ranked as one of Tennessee’s top places to work, emphasizing an intentional, outstanding company culture where clients and associates are treated as equals. The Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist Registered Nurses with clinic duties.

Requirements

Certificate of training from college or technical school (CMA)
Valid Tennessee Medical Assistant certification
Current phlebotomy skills required.
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, heights and weights on Consumers that present to clinic.
Review current medications with Consumers as needed.
Be proficient in phlebotomy.
Order labs by requisitions and/or computer.
Provide assistance to designated teams as needed.
Attend scheduled nursing staff meetings.
Stock/maintain lab and exam rooms according to OSHA standards at main clinic or satellites.
Serve as patient advocate.
Prepare equipment and aid physician or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) during treatments and examinations as needed.
Maintain consumer records for the smooth implementation of medication orders.
Obtain UDS and pregnancy tests as ordered by physician or APN.