Position: Behavioral Health Medical Assistant

Salary Range: DOE

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Behavioral Health Director

Location: Klamath Open Door

The Behavioral Health Medical Assistant is responsible for interviewing incoming patients or representatives. The Behavioral Health Medical Assistant must enter information required for patient admission into a computer in a timely manner consistent with clinic registration procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients as welcomed guests to our office, following office guidelines for efficient check in.
• Interview patients; accurately measure vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height and record information on patients’ charts.
• Collect genetic testing specimens.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Contact insurance company to verify patient coverage and obtain information concerning extent of benefits.
• Medication Refills
• Process referrals and patient tasks.
• Call medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
• Participate in quality assurance measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) OR Certified MH Peer Support Specialist OR Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) with some MH experience, OR 3 years of related Mental Health related experience. (Required)
• High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six months experience as a medical assistant or behavioral health setting in a family practice setting preferred.
• Ability to calculate drug dosages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Possess the tact necessary to deal effectively with patients, physicians and employees.
• Possess knowledge of modern office equipment, systems and procedures.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual/bi-cultural skills strongly preferred.
• Excellent teamwork skills a must.
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

Further information for peer supports and CHWs (copy and past the link below): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/OEI/Pages/About-Traditional-Health-Workers.aspx

Accommodations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is expected to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will be called upon to work extended hours and Saturdays from time to time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, bend, lift, carry, write, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Klamath Falls, OR 97601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• MH Peer Support Specialist Certification (Preferred)
• Community Health Worker Certification (Preferred)
• QMHA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.