Certified Medical Assistant

Icon Fitness; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Trainings

Retirement

10 Paid Holidays

24-Hour On-site Gym

Job summary

Northeast Michigan CMHA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support psychiatric services in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will collect vital signs, reconcile medications, and update the EHR while coordinating with pharmacies, physicians, and laboratories. The role requires CMA/AAMA or RMA certification and an associate degree, plus strong organization and communication skills. A valid Michigan driver’s license is preferred for campus coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required and CMA/AAMA or RMA certification from an accredited program.
• Experience with mental health or psychiatric services is valued.
• Strong organization and communication skills are essential for coordinating care.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document in the EHR.
• Assist clinical staff with health information collection and notes.
• Process medication reconciliation and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate lab requests and relay results to prescribers.
• Support pharmacy and nursing coordination and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Computer literacy

Driving license

Education

Associate degree

CMA/AAMA or RMA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Posted September 11 at 10:57 amCertified Medical AssistantUSD 18.09 Hourly | 49707, Alpena, MI, United States RFTSign-On Bonus after 180 DaysNortheast Michigan CMHA is seeking compassionate, skilled Certified Medical Assistants to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. If you’re passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, and are committed to excellence, we invite you to apply. At Northeast Michigan CMHA, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth—where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the clinical nursing staff in psychiatric services. Duties include obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, obtaining essential medical information, prior authorizations for medications, and updates to the electronic health record. Responsible for collaboration and coordination with pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, and laboratories on behalf of the people receiving psychiatric services.Pay Rate: $17.56FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full-TimeReports To: Psychiatric Nursing SupervisorQUALIFICATIONS:Education: Associate degree and be a Certified Medical Assistant-CMA/AAMA or Registered Medical Assistant- RMA from accredited institution required.Experience: Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual /developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued.Other: Good organizational and communication skills required. Functional computer literacy is required. Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and satisfactory driving record as determined by the agency.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Will compose health-related progress notes, collect an individual's vital signs, and body weights. Body Mass Index (BMI), updates an individual's allergy information and pharmacy information.2. Documentation of all health information within the electronic health record (EHR).3. Will complete medication reconciliation to include hospital discharge medications for individuals seen by the prescriber.4. Assists nursing staff with health care coordination activities.5. Will answer individual calls and take messages for routine calls and forward to the appropriate nurse or prescriber.6. Assists with processing medication refill requests.7. Processes prior authorizations for medication refills.8. Collaborates with infection control nurse for appropriate disposal of medical waste in accordance with agency procedures.9. Assists with coordinating lab requests and relaying lab results to prescribers.10. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, standards of practice, including emergency protocol.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Performs other related duties as required.2. May be requested to be involved in the Board's continuous quality improvement program.3. May be required to provide own transportation while performing agency-related duties.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform thefunctions of this job. Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 25 pounds, with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear,see, hand/finger dexterity, and drive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.NeMCMHANortheast Michigan Community Mental Health employs nearly 400 people across 17 accredited programs in our 4-county region. Serving residents of Alpena, Alcona, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties since 1968, we seek to provide comprehensive services and supports that enable people to live and work independently.BENEFITSHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsurancePaid TrainingsRetirement10 Paid Holidays24-Hour On-site GymSupportive Team EnvironmentGenerous Leave Time PackageQualify for Loan ForgivenessAnd more....Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, height, weight, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is an equal-opportunity employer.