Psychiatric Medical Assistant
Position Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your passion for patient care and psychiatric clinical expertise will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will support psychiatric providers by delivering exceptional patient service, assisting with clinical procedures, and managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced medical environment. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help ensure smooth clinic operations and positive patient experiences.
Qualifications
Required
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar clinical support role.
- Experience in psychiatry or behavioral health settings
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems and electronic health records management.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide compassionate patient care across diverse populations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.Preferred
- Graduate of certified medical assistant program or equivalent or active licensure
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).Essential ResponsibilitiesClinical Support
- Prepare patients for psychiatric appointments.
- Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and medication reconciliations.
- Assist with clinical procedures within scope of practice.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as appropriate for licensure and organizational policy.
- Coordinate laboratory testing, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.
- Respond to patient messages and telephone calls in collaboration with providers.
- Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
- General office skills.
- Disseminate information by telephone, mail service or e-mail.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Scheduling and managing patient appointments and referrals with required documentation.
- Clean, prepare, and sterilize instruments.
- Performs electrocardiograms, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures as directed by health care provider, including but not limited to pregnancy tests, strep tests, urine dips, hemoglobin, and blood sugar testing.
- Collect, prepare, and perform basic laboratory specimens and tests.
- Instruct patients about medications.
- Telephone prescriptions to pharmacy.
- Observe and follow required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
Core Competencies
- General office skills.
- Clinical excellence
- Patient-centered care
- Effective communication
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Time management and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism and accountability
- Commitment to quality improvement
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to assist patients during routine clinical care.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform clinical procedures and documentation.
Why Join Alliance Health Centers?
Alliance Health Centers is an integrated community health organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality care across primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, specialty care, and community outreach programs. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development, collaborative leadership, and opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients every day.
Alliance Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
