Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team in Philadelphia, PA 19132 at the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic (BHUCC) walk-in clinic.

This role is full-time, Monday - Friday 10:30a - 7:00p with an hourly rate of $23.63.

The Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic (BHUCC) is a walk-in clinic for adults needing non-crisis same-day care in North Philadelphia. Consider it "urgent care" for individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral health concerns. Individuals will participate in resolution-focused services and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the mental health care they need when they need it.

Position Details

The CMA provides cross-clinic support that includes assisting with: intake processes, medical screenings, medication administration and medical case management. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary BHUCC team to ensure strong continuity of care and work to create and maintain a supportive and empathetic environment for individuals and help them access the care they need.

• Familiarity with medical screenings, biometric assessments, and vital signs monitoring.
• Ability to administer medications, draw blood for labs and manage medication-related tasks, under the direction of a CRNP or prescriber
• Detail-oriented and organized to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant is required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in behavioral health, urgent care, or similar environment is preferred.
• Bilingual candidate is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical screenings, biometric assessments, and vital signs monitoring.
• Ability to administer medications, draw blood for labs and manage medication-related tasks, under the direction of a CRNP or prescriber.
• Detail-oriented and organized to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.