Psychiatric Care Navigator & Medical Assistant

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Worcester is seeking a Psychiatric Clinical Coordinator (Medical Assistant) to coordinate psychiatric clinical services for specialty care patients. Responsibilities include managing provider panels, scheduling, and providing direct clinical services, including patient advocacy. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED, have experience in primary health care or psychiatry, and be certified as a Medical Assistant. This role requires excellent communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience in primary health care or psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates psychiatric clinical services for specialty care patients.
• Oversees management of psychiatric provider panels.
• Provides patient advocacy and navigation for services.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

Three years of experience in a specialty

Job description

A community health center in Worcester is seeking a Psychiatric Clinical Coordinator (Medical Assistant) to coordinate psychiatric clinical services for specialty care patients. Responsibilities include managing provider panels, scheduling, and providing direct clinical services, including patient advocacy. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED, have experience in primary health care or psychiatry, and be certified as a Medical Assistant. This role requires excellent communication and computer skills.