Medical Assistant - Part Time

Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Assistant- Part Time

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type: Part Time

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Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental health services? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Part-Time Medical Assistant!

As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in assisting clients with outpatient psychiatry services, providing information, clinic and lab services, and check-in assistance while promoting a positive relationship between clients and clinic staff. Our ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, has excellent communication skills, and is able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We're seeking a talented professional who shares our passion for delivering exceptional care and service. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

The Medical Assistant position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Career Advancement & Wage Growth- Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income

• Comprehensive Training- Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training

• Workplace Culture- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care, preparing patients for examination and treatment, and taking patient histories and vital signs

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, administer injections, and perform lab testing and phlebotomy

• Provide information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services, and support the Registered Nurse in monitoring and improving the health outcomes of individuals served

• Coordinate with Residential RN for hospital visits, discharge planning, and other medical needs, and communicate health concerns to the agency team

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, and perform general lab and phlebotomy duties

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state

• CPR certification preferred

• Phlebotomy training and previous lab experience preferred

• One year of experience in a physician office setting preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Operates calmly in a crisis and maintains positive relationships with various stakeholders

• Has good verbal and written communication skills

• Maintains a positive attitude and adapts to a rapidly changing environment

• Upholds the organization's mission, values, and principles

• Works with people of different socio-economic backgrounds with dignity

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Our Organization is on a Mission:

To improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, and to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities.

If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Keywords: Medical Assistant, Part Time, Psychiatry Clinics, Springfield, Missouri, Mental Health, Patient Care, Lab Testing, Phlebotomy.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.