Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (CMA)

Ranked one of Tennessee's top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Summary

The CMA will assist Registered Nurses with clinic duties.

Schedule: The work hours are 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain vital signs, heights and weights on consumers that present to clinic.

2. Review current medications with consumers as needed.

3. Be proficient in phlebotomy.

4. Order labs by requisitions and/or computer.

5. Provide assistance to designated teams as needed.

6. Attend scheduled nursing staff meetings.

7. Stock/maintain lab and exam rooms according to OSHA standards at main clinic or satellites.

8. Serve as patient advocate.

9. Prepare equipment and aid physician or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) during treatments and examinations as needed.

10. Maintain consumer records for the smooth implementation of medication orders.

11. Obtain UDS and pregnancy tests as ordered by physician or APN.

Requirements

• Certificate of training from college or technical school (CMA)
• Valid Tennessee Medical Assistant certification
• Current phlebotomy skills required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.