Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network is in search of Outstanding Medical Assistant.

Are you passionate about helping people and ready to discover the difference you can make with a rewarding job that provides a sense of accomplishment and gratification?

If this describes you, then Woodlands wants you to be a part of our team!!! At Woodlands, we work to inspire hope, promote resiliency and aide in recovery. We strive to fulfill the aspirational goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person through all interactions, and we believe it begins with our employees.

What is in it for you :

• Health Insurance options (HSA or Traditional) with BCBS medical coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefit
• Retirement Benefits - 401(a) with employer match / Optional 457(k)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Accrual

What you can expect:

The medical assistant is for caring for and treating clients, as directed by Physician, by performing duties as assigned.

How you will make an impact:

• Obtains diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
• Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (Documents Weight/Height, waist measurements and children’s growth charts, when appropriate)
• Educates individuals on medication side effects
• Performs and records AIMS testing as required.
• Participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary. Including nursing, BPS, IPOS, Meds Only, Etc.
• Observe individual’s medication box set up as ordered by MD.
• Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist/RN.
• Completes agency training for injectable medication administering. Administers injections to individuals once training is completed.
• Facilitate children’s clinic, as assigned.
• Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations of medications as indicated
• Documents and reports to physician, psychiatrist, RN or caretaker any significant symptoms, reaction, incidents, etc.
• Completes releases of information.
• Communicates with psychiatrist, homes, caretaker, physicians, guardians, etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals. Manages individuals assigned as applicable.
• Assist with facilitating communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated
• Links individuals with health care professionals in the community, as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.
• Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of systems, procedures, forms and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies including DCH, CARF, PIHP, Medicaid, OBRA Assessments, etc. relative to job duties.
• Understands and practices Standard Precautions.
• Participate in mandatory meetings.
• Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant education program and be certified as a Medical Assistant or have graduated and received licensure from a related accredited/licensed program (i.e. LPN, RN)

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Experience administering injections
• Minimum of two-years work experience in related field preferred
• Access to reliable transportation

Any combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

ADA Specifications:

• This position is primarily facility-based, however there can be intermittent availability for work from home as designated or agreed upon by immediate supervisor.
• Work pace is rapid, and concentration required is intermittent with an average amount of detail often causing pressure or the feeling of pressure.

W oodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.