Behavioral Health Medical Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the provider by facilitating patient and information flow through numerous phases of the patient visit.
• Review daily schedule and prepare EHR;
• Promote Greet and escort patient to exam room in a professional and confidential manner.
• Obtain purpose of visit, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, measurements) and document information accurately into the EHR.
• Inform provider of abnormal reading or significant deviation from prior visits, if appropriate.
• Perform routine procedures per Provider’s order (EKG, PPD reading, ear lavage, peak flow, vision screening, audiometry, etc.).
• Administer immunizations and injections under direct supervision of a RN or Provider with active Medication Aide License.
• Clean exam rooms after each patient visit.
• Assist with scheduling of follow-up procedures or necessary referrals.
• Maintain patient care equipment and notify supervisor of repair requirement.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Required Skills

• Basic Life Support certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Certified Medication Aide License
• Current CNA License
• Phlebotomy certification or previous medical assistant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of universal precaution procedures in medical safety practices
• Previous experience working in a hospital, clinic or physician’s office
• Bi-lingual