Mental Health Tech

PECAN VALLEY MH-MR REGION•Weatherford, TX

3d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech will be responsible for taking vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting urine specimens, documenting in the EHR, completing prior authorizations, uploading medical records as needed, and assisting nursing staff to efficiently run day-to-day medical operations. Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, this role will help prepare patients for provider appointments, use EHR for documentation, collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality patient experiences, provide support to the team with other administrative tasks as necessary, maintain medical supply inventory, and perform preventative maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. The position also involves securing patient information and maintaining patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records, maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations, and updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications. The role requires the ability to use effective communication skills among an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required
Courses in typing, computers, or related business courses
MA, CNA, or EMT certification required
A valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record is required
A copy of a valid auto insurance card is required
Ability to effectively use copier machines, phone, EHR and other business equipment necessary in performing assigned duties
Knowledge and ability to type different forms of business communication, such as letters, memorandums, reports, etc.
Working knowledge of business English
Ability to learn medical/psychiatric terminology for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to check work for accuracy and completeness
Knowledge of Region operating procedures
Ability to provide the public with information about various Pecan Valley Centers programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with your supervisor, direct service staff, and peers
Skills in providing professional communication among the interdisciplinary team and to the community
Must be able to work effectively with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related experience

Responsibilities

Take vitals
Perform EKG’s
Collect urine specimens
Document in EHR
Complete prior authorizations
Upload medical records as needed
Assist nursing staff as needed to efficiently run day to day medical operations
Prepare patients for provider appointments
Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality patient experiences
Provide support to the team with other administrative task as necessary
Maintain medical supply inventory
Perform preventative maintenance to keep medical equipment operating
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records
Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications