Strengthen your skills as a Medical Assistant with BHN!
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Medical Assistant in the Springfield Opioid Treatment Program Mobile Clinic at Behavioral Health Network!
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Opioid Treatment Program with the following:
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Providing assessments of individuals prior to their medical appointments, as needed.
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Scheduling individuals’ appointments with providers.
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Identifying, evaluating, and responding to changes in individuals’ condition, including laboratory reports, and reports findings.
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Measuring and recording vital signs, as needed.
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Performing required drug testing per regulations.
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Practicing OSHA safety standards.
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Documenting services in a manner that is compliant with all applicable rules/regulations.
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Will be working on the Mobile Unit a couple of days, working in an office setting the rest of the shifts.
Who are we?
BHN/OTP is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program to assist individuals who are addicted to opiates and are experiencing their dysfunctional effects to gain and maintain the skills needed to achieve an opiate-free lifestyle. The OTP program uses evidence-based medication protocols approved by the Medical Director to ensure patients safely detox from these substances. These protocols are implemented through assessment and re-assessment practices throughout the process.
Reasons to work with BHN:
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Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
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You will be able to change a person’s life
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You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
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You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
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You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
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You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in a Medical Assistant?
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Medical Assistant Certificate or Degree (required).
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At least one year of experience working with a substance use/mental health population (required).
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Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred).
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Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
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Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email systems.
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Willingness and ability to work with challenging and diverse individual populations (required).
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Cultural competence in dealing with individuals with a variety of different cultural backgrounds (required).
How do I apply to be a Medical Assistant?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!
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BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
