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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.
$34,471 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional. Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality! If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you! A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this: Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients' charts and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of: High school diploma or GED and Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross The following experience/skills are preferred: Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR) Bilingual English/Spanish skills Key Success Factors Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role: The ability to problem solve Organizational skills Attention to detail Team player personality Time management Benefits LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including: Competitive salary; Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; LSCC paid Life insurance; LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance; Paid Time Off; and 403b Employee Retirement Plan