Medical Assistant - Psychiatric Medication Services - Brentwood - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health · United States

Job Description: The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the “Front Office” or “Back Office”. The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director. Education: - Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required Experience:

• 3 Years of Medical Assisting Experience
• Behavioral Health Experience - Preferred
• 1 Year of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) - Preferred

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
• Specialty areas may have additional requirements
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)