This role is anticipated to be 7-8 hours a week, supporting one of our contract locations.
Provider Responsibilities
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Conduct clinic visits and see scheduled clients.
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Order laboratory tests every 6 months to 1 year, or as required based on the patient’s medication regimen.
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Complete medication consent forms for all new prescriptions and email them to the contracted site.
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Update diagnosis forms:
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Whenever a new diagnosis is added
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At least every 6 months
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Review and process medication refills in a timely manner based on clinical appropriateness.
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Run cures
Scheduling
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All scheduling and confirmation calls are handled by Mono County Behavioral Health.
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If a patient arrives 10–15 minutes late, the appointment must be rescheduled.
Lab Orders
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The provider is responsible for:
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Completing lab orders
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Sending them to the contracted email
TAR / Prior Authorizations (PA)
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The NAMHS Medical Assistant is responsible for:
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Completing TARs / PAs
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Faxing all required documentation to the contracted site
Communication
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All communication with the contracted site should be done via Microsoft Teams and using the contract email provided unless otherwise specified.
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Ensure timely responses to messages regarding:
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Patient care coordination
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Lab orders
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Medication concerns or updates
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Active, unrestricted CA medical license.
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Board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (or eligible/ equivalent).
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Experience with diagnostic assessments and report writing required.
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Familiarity with evaluating cognitive disorders, dementia, or capacity issues strongly preferred.
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Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
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Strong communication and documentation skills.
