MEDICAL ASSISTANT PSYCHIATRY - FULL TIME

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionTravels between (3) outpatient clinics to meet clinic need and provide direct care in the department of psychiatry.Escorts patients to exam room and prepares for MD or APRNVerifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, review of medications, screening tools; confirming purpose of the visit and enters into medical record.Accurately obtains and records vital signsMaintains effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow in accordance with agency standardsEnsures lab results are reviewed and signed by provider and disseminated as needed.Will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of client's treatment or health/mental health care plans.Maintains Environment of Care (EOC) and assigned checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency bags/medications, expired medications, oxygen, eye wash station)Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment and determines needed services per practice protocol.Performs outreach to engage patients as needed.Completes program discharges when appropriate per agency policy and procedures.Performs administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, processing prior authorizations, messages, telephone calls, referrals etc.May perform office procedures including but not limited to CLIA waived point of care testing, EKG, and phlebotomy as ordered by a medical provider.Performs all other duties as required.*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.RequirementsHigh school graduate with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a behavioral health care setting or Medical Assistant training with two years of Community/Behavioral Health Care experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with EHRs preferred. Bilingual highly preferred. This employee would be expected to divide their 40 hours between a three outpatient locations within Hartford and East Hartford.Competencies:CommunicationOrganizational skillsVerbal and written communication skillsTeam orientedMust be knowledgeable in EHR, MS Office 365 including Outlook and Teams, and Internet usage.Cultural competencyTime managementCritical thinking and problem solvingSalary Description