What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Medical Assistant position at Copa Health?
Description
About Copa Health
Copa Health is a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health, developmental, and substance use challenges. Through innovative, compassionate, and community-based services, we empower the people we serve to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Position Summary
Copa Health is seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist the provision of medical services under the general supervision of a BHMP. Tasks are delegated to the Medical Assistant may involve direct patient contact including assisting in filling out forms, routine activities such as vital signs monitoring, venipuncture for diagnostic purposes, and collection of body fluid samples from patients. Non face to face clerical activities include updating of patient demographic and outside treatment information, scheduling of diagnostic tests and telephonic appointment reminder calls to patients.
Key Responsibilities
About Copa Health
Copa Health is a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health, developmental, and substance use challenges. Through innovative, compassionate, and community-based services, we empower the people we serve to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Position Summary
Copa Health is seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist the provision of medical services under the general supervision of a BHMP. Tasks are delegated to the Medical Assistant may involve direct patient contact including assisting in filling out forms, routine activities such as vital signs monitoring, venipuncture for diagnostic purposes, and collection of body fluid samples from patients. Non face to face clerical activities include updating of patient demographic and outside treatment information, scheduling of diagnostic tests and telephonic appointment reminder calls to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Take appropriate vital signs (Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, and temperature) and document this information timely and appropriate.
- Relay to the supervising RN any findings of abnormal values.
- Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples and collect urine for testing.
- Send out any blood samples drawn, or tissue samples taken to the appropriate referral
- laboratory.
- Assists in calling in prescriptions (new and/ or refill) for patients per appropriate provider approval.
- Assists in calling in prescriptions (new and/ or refill) for patients per appropriate provider approval.
- Assists as instructed in notifying patients of any outside diagnostic test results and set up follow-up appointments as directed
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
- A minimum of a high school diploma/GED, an Associate Degree preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification or have completed an approved MA training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or a medical assisting program accredited by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
- One (1) year of behavioral health work experience, preferred.
- Valid AZ State driver’s license, vehicle with State minimum car insurance and ability to meet Copa driving guidelines.
- CPR certification, required.
- Must complete training and demonstrate competence in Integrated Care skills.
- Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office applications.
- Satisfactory work records as determined by the People 1st
- Successfully completes a pre-employment drug screening.
- Complete all on-boarding paperwork, in a timely manner and be cleared to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO), as scheduled.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and any other required background checks.
- Ability to meet Copa’s driver authorized driving requirements, set forth by Copa Health’s insurance company. Including AZ Driver’s license upon hire, 39-month MVR, proof of insurance and vehicle registration, if applicable.
- Bi-Lingual, preferred.
- At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members.
- Career Growth Opportunities and internal development programs
- Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year additional wellness day
- 10 Paid Holidays annually
- Wellness Program with Health Coaching
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
- Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more