Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL ASSISTANT- Marion

As a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant, you will be a supportive and integral member of the Behavioral Health (BH) department by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) and completing tasks for the behavioral health clinicians.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, flexible, and a positive team player. This position requires an individual who can multitask, has strong written and verbal communication, excellent organizational skills, and experience in medical assisting and clerical work. Must be able to communicate with people of various diverse backgrounds, ensuring all patients are treated in a sensitive and compassionate way.

The position is based at our McDowell Health Center, 136 Creekview Court, Marion, NC 28752

Experience

• At least one year of experience as Medical Assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Experience in a behavioral health and/or integrated care setting
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record. OCHIN Epic experience preferred

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not required

Certification(s)/Licensure

• Certified Medical Assistant, required
• Basic Life Support Certificate, required

WORK/ BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hrs. 1st year)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary range $45,000 to $47,000

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