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Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Medical Assistant - MA - Behavioral Health
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$39,611 / year median in Colorado
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant
- MA•Behavioral Health Peak Vista Community Health Centers•3.
- $31.
- . Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Loyalty Bonus
- $1200 upon 1 year of service and then a $300 payout for every additional 3 months worked.
Summary of Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD 403(b) Retirement with Company Match Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Perks Rewards Employee Assistance Program https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summaryLocations:
Health Center atAcademy:
3205 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 3500, Colorado Springs, CO 80917DDHC:
3205 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Health Center atPrinters Pkwy:
340 Printers Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Health Center atJetwing:
1815 Jetwing Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80916 Health Center atMyron Stratton:
430 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906Women's Health Center:
225 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910Job Summary:
Provides patient care under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider. Schedules appointments and performs the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assists in questions, directs telephone calls, and other patient service duties. Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of provider, patient and assigned area. The Medical Assistant contributes to the success of the clinic by ensuring the quality of care provided to the patient.Qualifications:
Education, Certification, Licensure:
Registered/Certified Medical Assistant & Current CPR (BLS) Certification required.Work Experience:
Relevant healthcare experience preferred.Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted through 10/26/2026. This deadline is based on our current hiring needs and may be extended if necessary. Any extension will be reflected in this job posting. Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes but is not limited to, a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.- PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.