Mental Health Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Metrocare Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan (employer matching)

Health Savings Account (employer match

Professional Development allowance up

Job summary

Metrocare Services in Dallas, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to perform delegated clinical and administrative duties under supervising medical staff. The role supports lab coordination, medication administration, and patient education, with emphasis on confidentiality and quality care.

Requires completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or equivalent, HS diploma, phlebotomy/ECG training, and relevant certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school/GED with 0–2 years MH/MR or human services experience.
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Certification through AAMA or AMT encouraged and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab results and authorizations for medications.
• Administer medications as delegated by a medical staff member or APN.
• Perform venipuncture and obtain vital signs as directed.
• Provide patient education on mental health, medications and health topics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Autonomy

Education

High school / GED

CAAHEP/ABHES medical assisting program

AAMA or AMT certification (encouraged)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Metrocare Services in Dallas, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to perform delegated clinical and administrative duties under supervising medical staff. The role supports lab coordination, medication administration, and patient education, with emphasis on confidentiality and quality care.

Requires completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or equivalent, HS diploma, phlebotomy/ECG training, and relevant certifications encouraged.