Behavioral Health Crisis CMA

AltaPointe Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems in Mobile, AL is seeking a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to join its Behavioral Health Crisis Center. You will perform intake assessments, vital signs, medication administration, and crisis de-escalation under supervision.

The role requires careful documentation in the EHR, adherence to policies, and coordination with clinicians to ensure timely admissions and referrals. Candidates must have CMA certification (AAMA/AMT) and strong communication skills; prior

Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification required.
• Experience with medical/health front desk preferred.
• Ability to document and update medical records promptly.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and welcoming.
• Assist with patient assessments including vitals and medications.
• Administer medical/psychiatric screening tools.
• Administer injections and ensure medication administration safety.
• Communicate with the treatment team about patient status.
• Update patient records in the EHR.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Coordinate services for clients in crisis.
• Maintain compliance with AltaPointe policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (AAMA/AMT)

Tools

UNCOPE

PHQ-2

EHR systems

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems in Mobile, AL is seeking a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to join its Behavioral Health Crisis Center. You will perform intake assessments, vital signs, medication administration, and crisis de-escalation under supervision.

The role requires careful documentation in the EHR, adherence to policies, and coordination with clinicians to ensure timely admissions and referrals. Candidates must have CMA certification (AAMA/AMT) and strong communication skills; prior