What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at The Children's Center?
Medical Assistant
Summary
The Children’s Center Utah is seeking a part time Medical Assistant to directly support the psychiatrist by performing key administrative, case management and client interfacing tasks supporting psychiatry appointments and med management. Additionally, this position may perform other administrative support tasks for the clinical team as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the psychiatrist by taking vitals of clients at check-in, completing medical record authorizations, scheduling clients for psychiatry appointments, and coordinating case management with the clinical team, therapeutic preschool specialists and community agencies
- Manage calls from caregivers and pharmacies, ensuring proper documentation
- Other administrative clinical support as assigned such as supporting scheduling and facilitation for psychological testing or outpatient caregiver groups.
The Children’s Center Utah
The Children’s Center Utah is a highly respected nonprofit organization providing comprehensive mental health care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. The Children’s Center Utah was selected as one of the 2023,2024, and 2025 Best Companies to Work for by Utah Business Magazine!
The Children’s Center Utah is the recognized local expert in treatment related to childhood trauma for infants, toddlers, preschools and their families. We offer a range of services based upon the mental health needs of each child and family, including outpatient family and group therapy, and therapeutic preschool services. Our expertise is sought after by professionals from throughout the nation. We are committed to excellence. We strive for best-in-class.
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The Successful Candidate
- You are a professional. You have 1-2 years of experience working in a similar position providing administrative support to leaders and team members. You conduct yourself with integrity.
- You are a skilled communicator.& You have excellent written and oral communication skills. You have experience communicating internally and externally in an organization.
- You work well independently.& You have excellent time management abilities, can multi-task effectively and manage competing deadlines. You are detail oriented. You think ahead and can anticipate needs.
Requirements
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role providing administrative support. Work experience in a mental health setting helpful
- Education or experience in the fields of early childhood, psychology, social work, counseling or related field preferred. SSW or SSW eligible preferred
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details
- Strong interpersonal skills in interacting with clients, visitors and staff
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Schedule
Approximately 20-25 hours per week
Compensation
$18-20/ hour
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Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA with employer contributions, FSA, paid time off, paid holidays, employer paid group life insurance and short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, 401K with employer match, Employee Assistance Program. &
Notices
The Children’s Center Utah (TCCU) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. TCCU participates in E-verify and we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. All TCCU employees are required to pass an annual background check. Employment is contingent on passing the background check.
Salary : $18 - $20