Medical Assistant

Brightli Bradford Park, MO 65804, US

Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our dedicated team as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in assisting clients with outpatient psychiatry services. In this position, you will foster positive relationships with clients and clinic staff while delivering essential clinic and lab services. With responsibilities ranging from patient care to emotional support, your contributions will directly impact the health outcomes of those we serve. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference.

In this role, you will assist physicians and nursing staff, handle phlebotomy tasks, provide insurance assistance, and ensure that clients receive the best possible care throughout their treatment journey.

This position offers…

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

• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

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

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care to ensure a seamless experience.

• Prepare patients for examinations, including taking medical histories and vital signs.

• Administer injections, perform laboratory tests, and provide phlebotomy services.

• Maintain and prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies and instruments.

• Schedule appointments, manage prior authorizations, and oversee chart management.

• Provide essential information to patients to maximize their clinic visits.

• Coordinate with Residential RN for hospital visits, discharge planning, and medical needs.

• Conduct health and medical reviews and maintain a schedule of client doctor appointments.

• Ensure compliance with documentation policies and perform light housekeeping as needed.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

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

• CPR certification preferred

• Phlebotomy training and prior lab experience preferred

• One year of experience in a physician office setting preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.

• 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 to 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. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Keywords: Medical Assistant, Springfield, Missouri, Recovery Services, outpatient psychiatry, phlebotomy, patient care, healthcare support, mental health.

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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