Medical Office Assistant Job Listing at Mind Springs Health in Grand Junction, CO (Job ID 152965)

Description

Compensation and Benefits:

• $20.00 starting hourly rate + experience
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position qualifications:  
One year previous experience in human services related field preferred. Medical Assisting Certification/Registration in the State of Colorado required. If not received upon time of hire, employees will have 90 days to complete Certification/Registration.

Job purpose:  
Provide direct services and supervision to the clients in the Child and Adolescent Program and/or the Adult Outpatient Program. Coordinate care with other clinical and medical staff as necessary, and as directed per Multidisciplinary Treatment Plans. Interact with clients and provide support, structure, stability, and positive role modeling.  Responsible for conducting vital signs, patient intake, obtaining approval for prior authorizations, and medication data entry into electronic medical records. 

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used): 
•    Ability to relate in a supportive and non-judgmental manner with persons in distress.
•    Ability to observe and describe behavior and/or symptomatic changes.
•    Knowledge of mental illness and psychopathology and associated treatment modalities.
•    Working knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-10 (Mental Health Code).
•    Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteria.
•    CPR/First Aid Certification required (training for certification is available).
•    Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
•    Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone, and telepsychiatry equipment.
•    Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
•    Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
•    Ability to exercise frequent independent judgment and initiative.
•    Ability to seek out supervision and ability to practice within scope of practice and training.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: 
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.