Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health - South County

City / State : Saint Louis, Missouri

Categories : Clinical Services and Support

Job Status : Full-Time

Req ID : 98126

Pay Range : $17.50 - $25.00 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with BJC Behavioral Health located in South County, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

Outpatient

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

40-Hours per week

Day Shift

Benefit Eligible

NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

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Overview

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.

Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.

Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.

Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Supervisor Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred Requirements

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

Disability insurance

Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary ()

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer