Medical Assistant (Service Coordinator I)

Jocogov; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government is seeking a dedicated professional to support behavioral health services. The role involves assisting nursing staff, coordinating care, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient interactions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an associate degree in human services and a valid license, with preference for Certified Medical Assistants and experience with electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 1 year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Reference/background screening required.
• Experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and communicates relevant information to prescribers, individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Supports clinical staff with processing of Medication Assisted Treatment grant referrals.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining inventories of stock supplies.
• Supports day-to-day clinical and administrative operations.
• Assists nursing staff with patient care, including injections, vital signs, specimen collection, and care coordination.
• Ensures duties are carried out safely and with high standards under supervision, collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assistance

Vital signs

EHR experience

Education

Associate's degree in Human Services

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We seek to provide excellent public service and to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a positive organizational culture, and more.

If you’re seeking a role with purpose and impact, consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government.

Job Description

Additional Duties include:

• Interprets and communicates relevant information to prescribers, individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Supports clinical staff with the processing of Medication Assisted Treatment grant referrals.
• Assists with the ordering and maintaining of inventories of stock supplies.
• Supports day-to-day clinical and administrative operations.
• Assists qualified nursing staff in general care of patients including, but not limited to assisting with medication administration, injections, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and care coordination.
• Ensures duties are carried out safely and to the highest possible standard under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff, and in accordance with current initiatives within the work area; establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships with multi-disciplinary team; contributes to the development of clinical area through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

Associate\'s Degree in Human Services or related field and one year of related work experience required. Experience can be substituted for education. A valid driver\'s license with acceptable driving record.

Reference/background screening: Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a behavioral health setting and experience with electronic health records is preferred. Certified Medical Assistant in Kansas strongly preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Education may be substituted for experience.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.