Psychiatric Prescriber Assistant (PPA)
Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center with varying locations in Northwest Iowa. Our mission is to provide affordable quality mental health services to the people of the communities we serve, respecting each individual's dignity, worth, and potential for growth.
About the role
This position is responsible for supporting the psychiatric prescribers to complete evaluation and management (E/M) services and provide quality and comprehensive medication management services. Responsibilities include updating client records with necessary information in a timely manner, assisting the front office staff with schedules, assisting clients with virtual appointments, preparing and managing paperwork, collaborating with internal and external providers, and carrying out prescriber orders for labs, medication, and testing.
Requirements
- Understand the concept and responsibilities of being a CCBHC
- Official Medical Assistant Certification, Certified Medication Aid, or a certification to allow provision of IMs
- Experience with medical records and use of electronic health record or other digital media
- Valid State of Iowa Driver's License
- Valid Automobile Registration and Insurance
Pay
Starting pay at $20.36 per hour