Overview:
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our mental health team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hospital or urgent care setting and possess strong medical administrative skills.
The Full time Medical Assistant will work collaboratively with agency psychiatrists and staff at a moderately sized community mental health center serving youth and adults.
Position Responsibilities: Performs a wide variety of activities which may include both direct patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages (i.e. taking vital signs, specimen collection), as well as performing office procedures including general administrative duties required by the psychiatrist. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or Director of Out-Patient Services.
Specifications: Knowledge, Training, Work Experiences:
1. MUST have certification — To be eligible, the medical assistant MUST have certification from a certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an entity approved by the board. OR be a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists. In order to be considered for an interview, the candidate MUST submit a copy of said certification along with an updated resume.
2. PREFERRED - Previous mental health clinic experience.
3. REQUIRED- Computer experience. 4. MUST - Have good listening skills, communication skills, data entry, and medical spelling.
**ONLY candidates that meet above mentioned criteria will be contacted**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Work setting:
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Plantation, FL 33317 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plantation, FL 33317: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person