What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Montcalm Care Network?
Join an innovative workforce dedicated to providing evidence-based, integrated mental health care. Montcalm Care Network is seeking a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant. Under the supervision of the Integrated Health Services Manager (or Access/Crisis Services Manager), the Medical Assistant creates a welcoming environment while providing scheduling and medical care supports to persons with severe/persistent mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or serious emotional disturbances who receive psychiatric, nursing, or other health care services.
Medical Assistants serve multiple functions including the provision of psychotropic injectable medications, taking vital signs, performing health screens with new patients, scheduling, and ensuring medication pre-authorizations. MAs also promote preventative care and self-management health care strategies, mental health recovery, wellness, and full participation within the community for consumers in a manner where practice is trauma informed, co-occurring capable, person/family centered and integrated with other health care providers. MAs work alongside our psychiatric and nurse practitioner staff, ensuring quality care to persons with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates are experienced in providing injections and work well in a fast paced, team-based atmosphere.
Employment Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a high school diploma and Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant in the State of MI
Experience: One years’ experience working in the medical field. May need experience and training in one or more of the identified specialty populations of children with SED, persons with DD, adults with SMI, the elderly, persons with co-occurring substance use disorders or complex medical conditions.
Other Requirements: Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver License. Must be supervised by a qualified mental health and Registered Nurse.
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., occasional early evening hours to meet the needs of families.
Salary Range: $19.10 - $26.75 hourly
Benefits:
Montcalm Care Network is committed to the wellbeing of our staff, and we offer exceptional benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Employer provided life insurance
- 457(b) retirement savings with an employer match
- Opportunities for employer funded professional development to meet continuing education requirements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MCN is an approved National Health Service site (NHSC, a loan repayment program); in addition to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP). MCN offers additional tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
This employer participates in E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through the E-Verify system in accordance with federal and state law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.10 - $26.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,250