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AdventHealth Hendersonville
Certified Medical Assistant 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.
$36,462 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Medical Assistant Behavioral Health (part of AdventHealth Corporate) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 50 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792 $16.42
- $26.27 an hour
- Full-time AdventHealth Hendersonville 26 reviews $16.42
- $26.27 an hour
- Full-time Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Address:
207Linda Vista Dr City:
Hendersonville State:
North Carolina Postal Code:
28792Job Description:
Sign On Bonus up to $5,000 for eligible applicants Relocation Bonus Available up to $5,000 for eligible applicants Starting Pay from $19/hrLocation:
50 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC Suite 5A Shift:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Travels as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations. Stays up to date and familiar with all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Maintains education requirements for the position and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests. Ensures efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results in the practice's designated system. Maintains OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes and policies. Provides whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps. Maintains confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information. Supports staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary. Performs clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation. Assists with minor procedures associated with specialty and ensures accurate documentation at the time of service or results. Educates patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology [Required] Knowledge of chronic disease management [Required] Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources [Required] Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems [Required] Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques [Required] Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification [Required] Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and a professional demeanor [Required] Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements [Required] Experience with computers required [Required]Education:
High School Grad or Equiv [Required]Field of Study:
N/A Work Experience:
1+ year of related work experience [Preferred]Additional Information:
N/A Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] American Association Medical Assistants (CMA) [Required] OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Required] OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Required] OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Required] OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Required] OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Required]
Physical Requirements:
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Pay Range:
$16.42- $26.