Medical Assistant (Behavioral Health)

OCH; Gravette (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Gravette, AR, is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves providing patient care, assisting medical professionals, and maintaining compliant office practices.

Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and BLS certification, with one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience working in a medical clinic or office preferred.
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid Driver's License required for float positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the office setting.
• Maintain regulatory requirements and communication with physicians.
• Assist with care reflecting initiative and responsibility.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR, is seeking a Medical 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.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer