Medical Assistant (part-time) bei Appleseed Community Mental Health Center Inc

Description

At Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc., we walk with families and individuals on their journey to live healthy, whole, and productive lives by offering comprehensive and integrated behavioral health, housing, outreach & prevention, substance use disorder, and victim services. To help accomplish this goal Appleseed is seeking to fill a part-time position of Medical Assistant working 9:30-5pm Monday through Thursday. The successful candidate will be an energetic individual with good time management, organizational and writing skills.

Job Overview: The Certified Medical Assistant is a member of the medical support team at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center. This role supports the agency’s physician and clinical team by preparing clients for visits, collecting medical information, and helping maintain smooth and efficient clinic operations. The Medical Assistant is responsible for data entry, scheduling, communication, patient monitoring, and patient support. All services are provided in a professional, person-centered, and trauma-informed manner.

Job Functions:

• Interview clients, document medical history, confirm purpose of visit, and complete review of symptoms.
• Prepare clients for examination by collecting vitals such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
• Record and maintain accurate and confidential health information.
• Secure client information by following HIPAA protocols and agency documentation procedures.
• Support nursing and clinical staff by managing physician schedules and preparing related materials.
• Notify nursing staff of upcoming due dates for ISPs, MHAs, or other assessments.
• Assist with clerical duties including filing, documentation, maintenance form copies, and general support for the medical team.
• Maintain and safeguard medical records; assist with diagnostic and procedure coding as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by department or agency leadership.
• Assist nursing staff with inventory procedures and phone messages.
• Attend team meetings weekly as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience using basic medical equipment (e.g., blood pressure cuff, thermometers, etc.).
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using phones, faxes, computers, and other office equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations.

What makes Appleseed a great place to work?

• Here are some responses from our very own employees:
  • Staff work to make the agency a positive, progressive, and supportive environment. Personally and professionally, we put our best foot forward for our clients and for each other
  • Our staff are amazing. Flexibility with our schedules. Family environment. Knowing we are doing something that makes a difference.
  • The people and atmosphere
  • Making a difference in other people’s lives and great coworkers! The ability to do what excites you as long as it helps other with mental health progress.
  • The team approach to client care.
• Competitive compensation
• 403b w/ Retirement match after 1 year of employment
• In House Pharmacy
• Annual pay increases with performance

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people. Employment decisions are made based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities.  The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.