Mental Health Medical Assistant – Compassionate Intake Care

WellPower; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support psychiatric care under a psychiatrist and a clinical team. You will collect vital signs, draw blood, administer injections, and record information in medical records to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least one year of clinical or medical office experience; MA certification is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or medical office setting.
• Experience in a community mental health center or behavioral health environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Conduct intake interviews to gather consumer medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Document medical history, test results, and vital statistics in consumer medical records.
• Share relevant medical information with the treatment team to support integrated care.
• Coordinate medical care with clinical staff and psychiatrists.
• Foster a trauma-informed environment that promotes wellness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Intake interviews

Medical records documentation

Education

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Phlebotomy (blood draws)

Job description

WellPower in Denver, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support psychiatric care under a psychiatrist and a clinical team. You will collect vital signs, draw blood, administer injections, and record information in medical records to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least one year of clinical or medical office experience; MA certification is strongly preferred.