Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS); Marion (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

Accrued PTO 156 hrs first year

No weekends or holiday work

403b retirement savings with match

Employer paid life insurance

Relias LMS access

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) seeks a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant to support the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and behavioral health clinicians at the McDowell Health Center in Marion, NC. The role focuses on assisting with clinical tasks and patient flow, while delivering compassionate, team-based care.

The ideal candidate has at least one year as a Medical Assistant in outpatient settings, experience in behavioral health or integrated care, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience in outpatient care.
• Experience in behavioral health or integrated care setting.
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record; Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Behavioral Health clinicians and APC in daily duties.
• Complete tasks for Behavioral Health clinicians and support patient flow.
• Work at the McDowell Health Center in Marion, NC.

Skills

Medical assisting

Clerical work

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Tools

OCHIN Epic

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL ASSISTANT- Marion

As a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant, 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 position is based at our McDowell Health Center, 136 Creekview Court, Marion, NC 28752

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