Certified Medical Assistant

Centerstone; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

403b retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone in Florida is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support prescribers and nurses in a behavioral health setting. You will take vital signs, return patient calls, educate patients, and perform duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities include assisting with prescription refills, coordinating with physicians, managing samples, and documenting care within two days. A CMA certification is required; one year of mental health care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be CMA certified with knowledge of clinical workflow in behavioral health.
• Minimum one year of mental health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and triage patient questions under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Return patient calls and provide education as directed.
• Assist prescribers and nurses with samples, refills, and routine communication.
• Assist in coordinating Patient Assistance Programs through pharmaceutical companies.
• Manage sample medications under supervision.
• Support nursing staff with patient weights and blood pressure.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Education

CMA certification

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provide support to the Prescribers and nurses. Work under the day to day supervision of a licensed nurse. Position involves taking vital signs, returning calls to patients, patient education, and other duties as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist clients with obtaining appropriate prescription refills in accordance with company policies.
• Assist physicians/CNS with meeting the needs of the client with samples, refills and routine communication.
• Assist clients with completion of application for Patient Assistance Programs through pharmaceutical companies.
• Assist in the management of sample medications.
• Work with the nursing staff to assist physicians/CNS with patient weights and blood pressure

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Respond to medication authorization requests timely.
• Complete clinical documentation within two days of the service being provided.
• Maintains all mandatory trainings up to date.

Qualifications

Minimum one year experience in mental health care experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Certification from an Accredited CMA program is required. Minimum one year experience in mental health care experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$15.75--$22.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.