Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of the Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Team Leader / RN :
• Support service delivery by helping health care providers carry out and track the authorization of drug refills as directed;
• coordinating phone calls to pharmacies; managing lab work and follow up for results;
• Responsible for scheduling and confirming appointments, measure and record vital signs, obtaining patient history, assisting to complete drug tests
• Ensuring files are up to date and accurate in the E.H.R
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential in accordance to HIPAA and other governing bodies
• Completing administrative and clinical task in the office and in the community
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress

use data to track patient progress over time

• Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• A certificate or associate’s degree in medical assisting required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in clinical skills, health promotion and maintenance, documentation skills, strong verbal and written communication, planning, dependability, and medical teamwork.
• Significant computer experience required, experience with an E.H.R. / computer skill (i.e. Microsoft Office knowledge, ability to use Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)
• Co-occurring disorder experience a plus.
• One-year experience in working with clients diagnosed with a severe mental health disorder preferred.

Last updated : 2024-03-23