Medical Assistant - Poplar Bluff Psychiatry

Fcc Behavioral Health; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fcc Behavioral Health in Kennett, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support psychiatrists and the care team in a full-time capacity. The role involves coordinating daily activities, performing vitals, processing refills, and collecting specimens as requested by prescribers.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in psychiatric/behavioral health settings, and familiarity with healthcare technology. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Healthcare technology experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic medical assisting duties.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Escort patients to appropriate areas and notify providers as needed.
• Process refill requests with pharmacies.
• Collect blood and urine samples as requested by prescribers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Behavioral health exposure

Medical assisting duties

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Poplar Bluff Psychiatry

Full Time Corporate HQ, Kennett, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2961

Job Purpose:

Collaborating with the providers and multidisciplinary team to deliver appropriate client care. Assist with the coordination of the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner’s daily activities.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Healthcare technology experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic medical assistant needs.

Core Job Duties:

• Perform vitals.
• Inform provider when person(s) served are ready and escort them to designated area(s).
• Actively working refill request from pharmacy(s).
• Perform blood/urine collection(s) as requested by Prescriber(s).
• Request lab results and follow up with reported results.
• Call in refill medications as needed and directed by Prescriber(s).
• Answer phone calls/voicemail(s) regarding medications and notify Prescriber(s) of any adverse reactions.
• Actively respond to emails regarding medications for person(s) served.
• Handle request for records/discharge summaries as requested by Prescriber(s).
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.