TMS Technician - Hope Spring

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center is seeking a TMS Technician to administer in-office therapeutic treatments under the direction of a treating physician. The role focuses on delivering maximal independent functioning for clients and requires empathy, trauma-informed care, and ability to work with individuals with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.

The position involves coordinating care, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting administrative tasks within a behavioral health setting at Freeman

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or similar Health Care Clinical Certification is preferred.
• 1 year working in behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated outreach, support, and follow-up services to individuals requesting TMS services through adult programs provided within and outside of Ozark Center.
• Administer therapeutic TMS services at the direction of the treating provider.
• Assist in coordinating psychiatric treatment needs through monitoring of patient symptoms and behavioral health needs; provide medical intervention in emergency situations.
• Follow established treatment and office procedures, including maintaining confidentiality, documentation standards, and managing referrals.
• Manage insurance preauthorizations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician will administer in-office therapeutic treatments under the direction of our treating physician. This individual’s primary responsibility will be to administer and manage the specific clinical services, interact regularly with patients and complete additional office administrative and nurse support tasks when time provides. They are primarily responsible for facilitating the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery and is trained and/or experienced in working with severe mental illness and/or substance abusing diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide ongoing TMS services. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma because of the care received.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or similar Health Care Clinical Certification is preferred.

Work Experiences:

1 year working in behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide integrated outreach, support, and follow-up services to individuals requesting TMS services through adult programs provided within and outside of Ozark Center.
• Administer therapeutic TMS services at the direction of the treating provider.
• Assist in coordinating psychiatric treatment needs through monitoring of patient symptoms and behavioral health needs Provide medical intervention in emergency situation
• Follow established treatment and office procedures, including maintaining confidentiality, documentation standards, and managing referrals.
• Manage insurance preauthorization’s.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Normal office environment. Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. Requires ability to remain calm during stressful events, to occasionally work irregular hours, and work with exasperated individuals. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds. TB test upon hire

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.