Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health to support the Behavioral Health department and assist the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician. The role requires multitasking, strong communication, and organizational skills, with experience in medical assisting and clerical work.

The position is based at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC, and requires certification as a Medical Assistant and BLS.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience in outpatient care.
• Experience in behavioral health or integrated care.
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record; Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician and support BH clinicians.
• Handle tasks for behavioral health clinicians while multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and professionalism.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clerical support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

As a Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health, you will be a supportive and integral member of the Behavioral Health (BH) department by assisting the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (APC)and completing tasks for the behavioral health clinicians.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, flexible, and a positive team player. This position requires an individual who can multitask, has strong written and verbal communication,excellent organizational skills, and experience in medical assisting and clerical work.Must be able to communicate with people of various diverse backgrounds, ensuring all patients are treated in a sensitive and compassionate way.

The role will be based at our:

Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Experience

• At least one year of experience as Medical Assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Experience in a behavioral health and/or integrated care setting
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record. OCHIN Epic experience preferred

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not required

Certification(s)/Licensure

• Certified Medical Assistant, required
• Basic Life Support Certificate, required

WORK/ BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hrs. 1st year)
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services