(1622) Certified Medical Assistant

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; George Town; On-site; MYR 144,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in George Town is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist with patient care in various Crisis programs. The role includes completing vital signs, managing medication authorizations, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, medical assistant diploma, CMA certification, and at least 6 months of experience. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience required in a fast-paced treatment setting.
• Ability to work with people who have severe mental health challenges.
• Experience in a behavioral health medical outpatient office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete vital signs and record information in medical records.
• Obtain discharge records and authorizations for medication.
• Gather pertinent medical information for the RN or Provider.
• Assist with clerical, financial, and other office duties as needed.

Skills

Person-centered care

Computer database programs

Collaboration

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant diploma

CMA certification

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of a registered nurse and the direction of the physicians, the certified medical assistant will complete vital signs, record information in an electronic medical record, obtain discharge records and other significant authorizations to disclosure, stage medication consents and obtain medication authorizations to ensure no lapse in prescriptions. The CMA will gather and provide pertinent medical information to the RN or Provider once received. Other responsibilities include collecting specimens for urine drug screens, genetic testing swabs, pregnancy testing, ordering medications once approved from local pharmacies and may also perform injections and venipuncture with nursing supervision. This position will service all Crisis programs including Extended Observation Unit, Crisis Residential Unit, Long Term Transitional Center, Medication Assisted Treatment, Primary Care.

Possesses knowledge and skills that promote person-centered care, including the ability to contribute to efficient clinic flow to reduce wait time for individuals in services. This position requires an aptitude for working with people who have severe mental health challenges, including awareness of psychotherapeutic medications. This position also requires the ability to collaborate and work within teams, providing feedback to physicians, nurses, supervisors, and other members of the recovery team. This position will be cross trained to assist with clerical, financial and other office duties as needed as well as provide medication pick ups from local pharmacies.

Location

San Gabriel Crisis Center

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma and medical assistant diploma along with CMA certification plus 6 months experience. The ability to work within a fast-paced treatment setting.
• Must have skills and experience using integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services and the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish.
• 2 years of experience working within a behavioral health medical outpatient office, inpatient unit or residential setting.

Contact

Administration:
1009 North Georgetown Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant dollars either directly from FTA or through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). We comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations, FTA Circular 4702.1B, and TxDOT PTN requirements as specified in the Master Grant Agreement and State Management Plan. Our Title VI Plan can be viewed here: Title VI Plan 2023-2026.