Behavioral Health Medical Assistant - Outpatient Support

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health to support the Behavioral Health department and assist the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician. The role requires multitasking, strong communication, and organizational skills, with experience in medical assisting and clerical work.

The position is based at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC, and requires certification as a Medical Assistant and BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and support BH clinicians.
• Handle tasks for behavioral health clinicians while multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and professionalism.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clerical support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health to support the Behavioral Health department and assist the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician. The role requires multitasking, strong communication, and organizational skills, with experience in medical assisting and clerical work.

The position is based at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC, and requires certification as a Medical Assistant and BLS.