Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health, EHR Pro

Merakey; Sharon Hill (Delaware County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax & Roth)

DailyPay access

Goga well-being platform

Backup childcare & elder care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts & savings programs

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, PA. The role focuses on collecting health measures at admission and supporting psychiatric staff with data entry into Avatar, Merakey's EHR.

You will work closely with physicians, RNs, LPNs, and the medical director to ensure high-quality client care and smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant Certificate (AMT/RMA), at least 1 year of relevant experience (pref.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program, for example, (AMT) or (RMA) with a Medical Assistant Certificate.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical assistant, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
• Computer knowledge including EHR and data entry; proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent organization and written and verbal communication skills.
• Quality documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within expected timeframes.
• Phlebotomist certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain physical health measures (height, weight, BMI, blood pressure) at admission to Merakey’s CCBHC.
• Enter data into Avatar EHR and support psychiatric staff.
• Assist psychiatrists, physicians and Medical Directors with daily tasks while providing administrative support.
• Work with RN, LPN and clinical team to accomplish daily objectives.

Skills

Excellent organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Priority management

Documentation quality

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate (AMT/RMA)

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (Avatar)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Data entry

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, PA. The role focuses on collecting health measures at admission and supporting psychiatric staff with data entry into Avatar, Merakey's EHR.

You will work closely with physicians, RNs, LPNs, and the medical director to ensure high-quality client care and smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant Certificate (AMT/RMA), at least 1 year of relevant experience (pref.