Certified Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health Specialty, Full-time

apartment Adventist Health location_onSonora, CA 95370, US

Job Description

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Our Behavioral Health Clinic

We understand that everyone’s mental health is based on a unique set of circumstances, and everyone’s journey to healing may require different tactics or treatments. We can help patients uncover the root causes of mental health issues, and will customize treatment to the patients individual situation and needs. We provide counseling and treatment for a wide range of mental-health issues, including:

ADHD
Autism
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Family or relationship issues
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Schizophrenia
Stress-related disorders
Substance abuse
Trauma-related disorders

Some Of The Services And Treatments We Offer Include

Crisis intervention
Medication management
Psychiatric consultation and evaluation

Job Summary

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA (CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT): Required

Essential Functions

Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
Performs audiometry and vision testing.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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