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High Country Behavioral Health
Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$43,886 / year median in Idaho
+11% projected growth
Job Description
High Country Behavioral Health is a leading provider of compassionate and comprehensive mental health services. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in our community by offering a wide range of services, including therapy, medication management, and support groups. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will play a key part in providing high-quality patient care. Position Overview - (full-time/40 hours) Under the direction of the Administrative Director and onsite Clinical Director, the Medical Assistant will work as part of a treatment team to provide exceptional medical, mental health, and addiction recovery services to our patients by assisting the providers with collecting patient histories, vitals, performing routine lab collection, preparing lab specimens for transfer, immunization management with IRIS (Idaho) or the WyIR (Wyoming), Immunization administration to clients and patient education. Respond to patient and medical inquiries as directed by providers. Assists providers with medication reconciliation, and day-to-day phone call return. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain general appearance, cleanliness, inventory, and organization of clinical areas. Prepare and replenish supplies. Maintain inventory and expiration dates. Prepare patients for examination. Take patient histories, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, oxygenation levels and pulse. Prepare and administer patient medication under provider's supervision. Assist in collection of specimens and completion of laboratory tests. Receive and organize medication samples. Ensuring medication expiration check is conducted monthly. Properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items. Assists in the proper scheduling and registration of patients, and the maintenance of patient medical records. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations at all times. Observe patient care while receiving treatment such as TMS therapy or