Medical Assistant Behavioral Health

Job Description

The Opportunity :

The Behavioral Health Clinic at St. Lukes - Plaza location is seeking an experienced Medial Assistant (MA) to be an integral part of our team that delivers high quality patient-centered mental health care to our community. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the evaluation management and delivery of professional mental health care in a busy multi-specialty physician practice.

The Work :

Provide an excellent patient experience by managing the flow of patients providing excellent customer service establishing rapport with patients and maintaining a professional demeanor.

Record portal messages and phone calls and medication requests in EMR

Call in prescriptions-authorize refills per providers orders

Triage portal massages and phone calls

Provide Patient Education (ONLY IF SCRIPTED)

Assist providers with recording social history medications office note in EMR

Promote mySaintLukes as primary communication

Obtain all medication prior authorizations

Assist with completion of FMLA / Short Term Disability Paperwork

Request medical records

Utilize the EMR system and scan / download documents

Obtain vitals for all patients upon request and record in EMR

Scheduling follow up appointments

Fill in for other positions in the office when necessary

Other duties assigned by providers or Practice Manager

In this position you will have the opportunity to make a difference in our patients clinic experience so we are looking for someone that has a positive attitude strong customer service skills and is eager to be a team player.

Why Saint Lukes

We believe in creating a collaborative environment while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees click here to find out more.

Experience with or an interest in mental health is beneficial.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

J oin the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1