Behavioral Health Medical Assistant

Behavioral Health Medical Assistant Cornerstone Healing Center - 3.9 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Medical scheduling Driver's License Clinical documentation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Medical Assisting Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Current Resumes Only! Cornerstone Healing Center is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support our growing behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. This role is an important part of the client care experience, assisting with medical coordination, documentation, vitals, medication support, and communication between clients and the clinical team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about helping individuals on their recovery journey. The Medical Assistant provides direct support to the clients at the facility (screening, vitals, waived testing, and medication related activities). The Medical Assistant is responsible for all phases of the self-administration of medication and organization of the documentation in accordance with agency policy and procedure. The Medical Assistant is required to fill out the required forms for self-administration of medication in including Doctor's orders, medication changes and provide oversight that these forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 21 years of age or older.
• Associate Degree, or Trade School, or Certificate Program for Medical Assistant
• Must be Certified (CMA) or Registered (RMA)
• 6 months behavioral health experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Employee Health - Drug Free Workplace, Freedom of Tuberculous, and Optional Vaccination Programs (HEP-B and/or Influenza Annual)
• Be able to pass a background check (APS, NSO, and OIG)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Act as the bridge and liaison to the Medical Staff to assist clients of Cornerstone Healing Center to access providers (internally and externally). Set client appointments and arrange facilitate telehealth appointments. 2. Provide supervision of the medication room, medication delivery, medication release, medication storage, medication disposal, and all associated elements. 3. Assist and monitor self-administration of medication of over-the-counter medication and if trained, injectable medication. 4. Monitor medication changes as directed by physician and alter medication sets needed. 5. Order medication and med room supplies weekly and pick up and record medications as the come in. 6. Offer medication education and review informed consent of psychotropic or opioid medication. 7. Destroy discontinued medication bi-weekly, in the presence of a witness (2nd staff member). 8. Train and implement the CHC Handwashing program. Act as the CHC site handwashing champion. Observe and document handwashing compliance of employees. 9. Keep accurate and update to date records of client's medications and any changes to made to medications. 10. Assist clients in understanding the benefits of taking their medications as directed. 11. Train and monitor staff on medication administration and documentation including specific medication issues as needed. 12. Train staff in the safe use and application of Narcan or Naloxone to reverse opioid overdose. 13. Utilize the AED and administer BLS in an emergency. 14. Collect, review, and read the results of Waived Tests; report results to the EMR and when applicable, the MEDIS communicable disease county reporting. 15. Report any medication error to medical director and assure that all paperwork is completed according to agency policy. 16. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements. 17. Adhere to established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures in handling all samples and supplies. 18. Check and report client vitals accurately, with positive "bedside" manner. 19. Provides educational group facilitation when requested, compliant with agency clinical oversight. 20. Transcribe Provider(s) orders accurately withing the health record when required. 21. Comply with all agency policies and procedures. 22. Other tasks and duties as assigned by Cornerstone Healing Center supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENT

The previous duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a registered or certified Medical Assistant? Do you have 6 months of behavioral health experience (Substance Use & Mental Health)?

Work Location:

In person