Job Description:
The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist plays a vital role in assisting clients with outpatient psychiatry services. They provide information, clinic and lab services, and check-in assistance while promoting a positive relationship between clients and clinic staff. Additionally, the Medical Assistant helps with Phlebotomy, insurance assistance, and supports the Registered Nurse in monitoring and improving the health outcomes of individuals served.
Essential Job Functions:
Assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care
Preparing patients for examination and treatment
Taking patient histories and vital signs
Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
Administering injections and performing lab testing and phlebotomy
Preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment for treatments
Responsible for appointment scheduling, prior authorizations, and chart management
Providing information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services
Visiting residential locations as assigned by Leadership
Reviewing physician's orders, MARs, diets, and diet/choking precaution forms during visits
Identifying additional medical training needs and communicating with the team
Supporting staff in communications with doctors, pharmacies, and other medical specialists
Coordinating with Residential RN for hospital visits, discharge planning, and other medical needs
Conducting health and medical reviews as instructed by leadership
Checking and maintaining Durable Medical Equipment quarterly
Accompanying individuals to medical appointments and ensuring their rights are protected
Communicating health concerns to the agency team and taking appropriate action
Maintaining a schedule of clients' doctor appointments and sending reminders to staff
Providing direct support and care hours to medically involved individuals as needed
Performing general lab and phlebotomy duties, communicating lab results to providers and nursing staff
Assisting with client rooming, verification of data and medical history, and preliminary physical requirements
Completing documentation in a timely manner according to company policies and procedures
Performing light housekeeping of check-in, lab, and medication rooms
Inventorying and restocking supplies, maintaining lab refrigerator temperature logs
Managing clinic injection calendar and notifying providers and clients of refill needs
Unlocking clinic doors, checking nursing mailbox, and conducting weekly sample medication count
Participating in required meetings and performing other duties as assigned by nursing staff and leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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
Ensures client information confidentiality and follows safeguarding protocols
Can read and interpret various documents and reports within electronic health records
Writes reports and correspondence effectively using multiple platforms
Communicates effectively in-person, over the phone, and through video conferencing
Possesses basic mathematical and problem-solving skills
Follows instructions and accepts supervision
Experience and Education 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
Supervisory Requirements:
N/A
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
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. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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.
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.
Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.