Medical Assistant - Psychiatric Medication Services - Brentwood - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health

$68K — $92K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program required
  • 3 years of medical assisting experience
  • Behavioral health experience preferred
  • 1 year of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred
  • BLS certification required
  • CCMA or CMA certification preferred
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist the physician and care team in clinical and administrative tasks
  • Gather, organize, and document healthcare data information
  • Ensure smooth patient flow within the department
  • Support the Walnut Creek Psychiatric Medication Services as needed
  • Collaborate with the practice manager and RN supervisor
  • Maintain documentation as per California requirements for venipuncture/phlebotomy

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic healthcare environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience with psychiatric medication services
  • Establish strong communication within a multidisciplinary team
  • Potential for further certification in specialized areas
  • Standard work hours with a structured schedule
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the "Front Office" or "Back Office". The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.

Education:
  • Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required


Experience:
  • 3 Years of Medical Assisting Experience
  • Behavioral Health Experience - Preferred
  • 1 Year of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) - Preferred


Certifications/Licensures:
  • BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
  • Specialty areas may have additional requirements
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred


Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)


Additionally, this position would support Walnut Creek Psychiatric Medication Services as needed.

Work Shift:
08.0 - 08:00 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:
$32.87 - $44.38

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

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