Compassionate Medical Assistant – Outpatient Psychiatry

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support BHN’s Outpatient Psychiatry program. The position involves clinical and administrative duties, vital signs, and coordination with prescribers, pharmacies, and laboratories in a fast-paced clinic.

Requires a Medical Assistant certificate or degree and at least one year of psychiatric or behavioral-health experience, plus familiarity with electronic health records and related software. On-site shifts only.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant certificate or degree required.
• At least 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinic software.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site clinical and administrative support to psychiatrists and patients.
• Measure and document vital signs and communicate with providers.
• Coordinate prescription workflows including prior authorizations.
• Manage laboratory orders and monitoring for prescribed meds.
• Maintain databases and care plans in the EHR.
• Coordinate with residential, care-management, primary-care, pharmacy and labs for care continuity.
• Document services and medication activity in the EHR promptly.
• Maintain medical supplies and ensure safety and OSHA compliance.
• Assist onboarding of new prescribers and system training.
• Deliver responsive customer service and maintain on-site attendance.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

CareLogic

DrFirst

EHR systems

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support BHN’s Outpatient Psychiatry program. The position involves clinical and administrative duties, vital signs, and coordination with prescribers, pharmacies, and laboratories in a fast-paced clinic.

Requires a Medical Assistant certificate or degree and at least one year of psychiatric or behavioral-health experience, plus familiarity with electronic health records and related software. On-site shifts only.