Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

Up to Eleven Paid Holidays

PTO (156 hrs first year)

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness (HRSA)

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services seeks a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant to support the BH department, assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and other clinicians in an outpatient setting.

The role requires one year of Medical Assistant experience, BH/integrated care exposure, and EHR documentation with Epic preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Location at Minnie Jones Health Center, Asheville, NC, with competitive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience 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 (Epic preferred).
• High School diploma or equivalent; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and behavioral health clinicians.
• Multitask effectively with strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds ensuring compassionate care.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

OCHIN Epic

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