Per Diem Medical Assistant — Mental Health Care Team

Community Care Network; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career training and development

Team meetings with supervision

Job summary

Community Care Network in Rutland, VT is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant will perform clinical and administrative duties under supervision, including patient intake, vital signs, medication administration, and data entry in the EMR.

The role involves team-based patient care, scheduling, referrals, and education on mental health and substance use disorders. Valid driver’s license and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications including drug properties and interactions and working knowledge of laboratory test results.
• Understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and health conditions.
• Basic knowledge of methods of psychotherapy, principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental illnesses, behavioral and affective disorders (familiarity with the DSM IV).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above Vermont requirements.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.
• Competitive pay – $21.00-$23.00/hour (compensation typically dependent upon experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide client care as part of a team of doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and therapists.
• Administer mini-mental health screens and enter data to chart using the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Manage and obtain client medical history and adequate client medical information/data as needed.
• Responsible for client administration of injectable medications during shot clinic events as necessary.
• Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment side effects or complications.
• Receive or initiate client phone calls and follow practice or protocol while gathering pertinent data regarding the reason for call or client request.
• Schedule/cancel appointments for existing clients following standard practice.
• Assist with referrals to internal or external psychosocial or mental health treatments as needed.
• Provide client education about common mental health and substance use disorders and available treatment options.

Skills

CCMA

CPR & First Aid

Medical Assistant experience

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Lab results knowledge

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Community Care Network in Rutland, VT is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant will perform clinical and administrative duties under supervision, including patient intake, vital signs, medication administration, and data entry in the EMR.

The role involves team-based patient care, scheduling, referrals, and education on mental health and substance use disorders. Valid driver’s license and a background check are required.