Certified Medical Assistant

Lifestance-Health; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

LifeStance Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support our clinical team in a 100% onsite LifeStance practice location. You will greet patients, obtain vitals, administer medications, document thoroughly, and coordinate with psychiatrists and staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires CMA certification, strong multitasking abilities, and excellent communication. DOE compensation includes a base hourly rate with a semi-annual bonus and PTO.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, further degree preferred.
• 1+ years of healthcare operations or patient-facing experience preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems; HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of clinical therapies under the Physician.
• Greet and room patients, obtain vitals, review meds, and administer medications.
• Review screeners and alert physicians to abnormal scores.
• Provide patient education and obtain necessary consents.
• Maintain clinical logs and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with clinicians and patients to address questions.
• Support referrals, prior authorizations, and medication delivery logistics.
• Ensure DEA regulations for controlled substances are followed.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

EMRs

HIPAA knowledge

BLS Certification

Documentation standards

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

High School or equivalent

Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMRs

Job description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

The Spravato Medical Assistant is responsible for serving as a point of contact to coordinate medical care, providing support to patients and psychiatric clinicians, ensuring quality customer service to patients as they navigate the mental health experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Create a p ositive work environment; be a culture carrier and support in-office clinician and staff engagement activities to promote LFST culture, engagement, and connection

• Provide strong customer service, responding quickly and appropriately to patient needs, and being prepared to manage potentially difficult or emotional situation s

• Communicate with peers, clinicians, and patients in ways that support patient care and clinician satisfaction

PatientSupport:

• Oversee the daily operations and management of clinical therapiesunder the direction of the Physician
• Greet and room patients, obtain weight and vitals, review any relevant medical information and current medications, administer medications as indicated and ordered
• Review all screeners related to patient’s appointment and alert physician if abnormal or high scores are reported
• Provide clear patient instructions and education regarding treatments
• Ensure all relevant documentation and consents are signed before starting treatment
• Ensure adequate medication dosages and confirm accurate dose before administration of medication
• Before starting treatment ensure correct patient identification is obtained, chairside
• Monitor and assess patients thoroughly throughout their stay
• Maintain all clinical logs to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Ensure clinic prep is complete for the next shift
• Review intakes and collaboratewith psychiatric clinician, regarding new patientpaperwork
• Establish professional relationships with new and existing patients
• Timely submission of charting and documentation requirements for each patient
• Maintain an orderly configuration for the storage of supplies, includingexpirationdatesand sufficient levels of the required supply
• Monitor and report inventory requirements needed for daily operation
• Maintain and comply with DEA regulations of controlled substances
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Assist psychiatric clinicians with necessary aspects of patient care including prior authorizations, lab orders, letters for patients, records requests, coordination of needed patient forms/paperwork (i.e. FLMA)
• Facilitate communication as needed between the patient, medical staff and the patient’s pharmacy, including arranging medication deliveries
• Ensure accuracy of patient pharmacy information in the medical record
• Assist in coordination of internal and external referrals for specialty services care

ClinicianSupport

• Provide general clinician support – assist clinicians with administrative questions and/or duties such as sending letters, faxes, etc.
• Coordinate with clinicians pertaining to any additional patient questions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties to support delivery of high-quality patient experience.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in using Computer Software Applications (Microsoft Office & EMRs)
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential Information (HIPAA)
• Current BLS Certification
• Understanding of documentation standards

Education and Experience:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• High School or equivalent required, associates/bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in healthcare operations, customer service, or similar role or setting preferred.

Professionalism and Decision-making Responsibilities:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the company.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others internally and externally to achieve the organization's goals. Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Growth Mindset: Actively look for ways to improve processes/performance. Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate workable solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to be flexible in responsibilities and easily adapt to the company's needs.

• Organization & Attention to Detail: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, and information. Understand the need for accurate information in data entry and communication with patients/clients and staff.
• Conflict Resolution: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to resolve problems and express disagreements in a way that does not attack/disparage others or impact patient care.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception,and the ability to adjust focus.

Location:

• 100% Onsite at a LifeStance Practice Location

Compensation:

• Base Salary: Competitivehourly ratebased on tenure, experience, & market / geography
• Bonus: Semi-Annual bonus based on performance in an assigned campaign / initiative
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Time Away with Pay (TAWP)

$23.50 - $27 an hour

LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our values:

Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contactour Human Resources Team at [e-mail] or by calling [phone]. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant statusshould not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to.

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