Medical Assistant Outpatient Mental Health
Core
Provides support to providers and nursing staff in outpatient mental health clinics by managing patient flow, administering medications, and assisting with clinical procedures.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Outpatient Mental Health)
Builds
Patient care services and administrative support for outpatient clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient rooming, vital signs collection, medication administration, specimen handling, EMR documentation, injection administration, patient preparation for exams
Preferred skills
Medical Terminology, Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, CMAA)
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Responsibilities
Rooms patients and manages patient flow; Collects and confirms patient information via interview and questionnaires; Assists patients to prepare for physician exams; Performs injections and assists with procedures; Coordinates test and lab results with providers; Cleans and stocks exam and supply rooms.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC