Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant — Patient Care

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Telehealth

Paid holidays

PTO 156 hrs first year

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer paid life insurance

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant at McDowell Health Center in Marion, NC to support the Behavioral Health team by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and clinicians.

The role requires multitasking ability, excellent written and verbal communication, and experience in medical assisting and clerical work; high school diploma; CMA and BLS certifications; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience in outpatient care.
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record (OCHIN Epic preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and behavioral health clinicians.
• Prepare and document patient care in the electronic health record.
• Multitask and manage clerical duties to support the BH team.
• Communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and compassion.

Skills

Medical assisting

Clerical work

Communication skills

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR)

OCHIN Epic experience

Job description

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant at McDowell Health Center in Marion, NC to support the Behavioral Health team by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and clinicians.

The role requires multitasking ability, excellent written and verbal communication, and experience in medical assisting and clerical work; high school diploma; CMA and BLS certifications; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.