Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Schedule: Monday (8:00am-12:00pm), Tuesday (8:00am-5:00pm), & Wednesday (8:00am-5:00pm) Pay Range Minimum: $19.00 Education We're Looking for: High School Diploma (Required) Certifications We're Looking For: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Techonologist Experience We're Looking For: Medical Office Setting Experience | 2-4 Years | Not Required Additional Details: The Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health must have one of the minimum qualifications: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Job Description Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) include assisting the providers and the office with care for the people we support, including clerical, clinical and organizational tasks all while conveying a positive image of the organization. What You'll Do: • Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance. • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit (this includes demographics, insurance coverage, referral/prior authorizations, etc.) • Organizes the flow of individuals for appointments and accompany individuals to and from the treatment areas and notifies necessary staff of individuals arrival. • Prepares patients for appointment by taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and conduct medication reconciliation. • Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures. • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential. • Schedules appointments; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts. • Respond to verbal and electronic requests for information and assistance using proper policies, reference tools and provider instructions. • Process prescription refills, and direct/instruct people we support and/or family members regarding prescription and treatment instructions according to the provider guidelines and orders. • Perform Medication injections to people we support as ordered in the electronic record by the medical provider and follow specific nursing protocols for each specific injection. • Perform urine drug screen testing for people we support when ordered in the electronic health record as ordered by the medical provider and follow specific nursing protocols for completion of each urine drug screen. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements. • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Maintain trainings as required and requested. • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations. • Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures. • Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. • Driving and travel may be required. Benefits: We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process. Department: BH - Certified Professional Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch. Since 1958, Monarch has been about helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today! Monarch is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality health care for the people we support. To learn more about our services and the many ways we provide support, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit