Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS); Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans for employees

11 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO 156 hours (1st year)

No weekends or holiday work

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) seeks a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant to support the Behavioral Health department by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and completing tasks for the behavioral health clinicians. The role is based at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of Medical Assistant experience in outpatient settings, experience with electronic health records (OCHIN Epic preferred), and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) and complete tasks for behavioral health clinicians.
• Provide clinical and clerical support in an outpatient setting.
• Document patient care in an electronic health record (OCHIN Epic experience preferred).

Skills

Medical assisting

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support

Tools

OCHIN Epic

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL ASSISTANT- Asheville

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)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 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
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)

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.

Salary range $45,000 to $47,000