Medical Assistant (Behavioral Health)

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, AR, seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to join the Gravette Clinic Behavioral Health Unit. The MA delivers patient care in the office setting under supervision of nurses and physicians and coordinates with the care team on diagnostic results and symptoms.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of related clinic experience, and a current BLS certification. Float positions require a valid driver's license and passing a background check during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related medical clinic experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Float positions require a valid driver’s license and background check during onboarding and employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the office setting.
• Communicate with physicians and team members about patient condition and test results.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

BLS certification

1 year related experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR, is seeking aMedical Assistant (MA)to join our Gravette Clinic Behavioral Health Unit.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

The Medical Assistant provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and/or physician and clinic manager. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience working in a medical clinic or office, preferred.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• Float positions require a Valid Driver's License.
• If float, valid Driver's License required. This requires a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Background Check to be completed during the onboarding new hire process and throughout employment.