Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Up to 11 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO) 156 hrs first year

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer paid life insurance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC. You will support the Behavioral Health team by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and completing tasks for clinicians.

The role requires strong communication, multi-tasking ability, and experience in medical assisting and clerical work. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and behavioral health clinicians
• Perform medical assisting and clerical tasks in a outpatient setting
• Communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds
• Multitask and organize in a fast-paced team environment

Skills

Medical assisting

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position:Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant

Location: Minnie Jones Health Center

257 Biltmore Avenue

Job Id:896

# of Openings:1

As a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant (BHCA), you will be a supportive and integral member of the Behavioral Health (BH) department by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (APC)and completing tasks for the behavioral health clinicians.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, flexible, and a positive team player. This position requires an individual who can multitask, has strong written and verbal communication,excellent organizational skills, and experience in medical assisting and clerical work.Must be able to communicate with people of various diverse backgrounds, ensuring all patients are treated in a sensitive and compassionate way.

The role will be based at our:

Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Experience:

• At least one year of experience as Medical Assistant in an outpatient health care setting


• Experience in a behavioral health and/or integrated care setting


• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record. OCHIN Epic experience preferred

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not required

Certification(s)/Licensure:

• Certified Medical Assistant, required


• Basic Life Support Certificate, required

WORK/ BENEFITS:

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth


• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays


• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays


• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hrs. 1st year)


• 403b Retirement Savings with Match


• Employer Paid Life Insurance


• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS:

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services