Medical Assistant Ii

Why CMHA?
As a 2022 Hartford Courant Top Workplace and one of the largest behavioral health care providers in Connecticut, we have 40 years of experience in delivering mental health and addiction services to over 7,300 children, adolescents, and adults annually.

We care about our employees by offering Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages that help you strike a harmonious work-life balance. Our time off policy offers 9 paid holidays, 2 CHMA/Personal days for you to have the opportunity to celebrate the important traditions of the year with your loved ones and up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. CMHA offers company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. CMHA also provides student loan repayment plans and employee discounts for shopping, travel and entertainment. We also care about your future with a 403(b) retirement plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.

Internal mobility is a focus at CMHA with 6 members of our leadership team growing from individual contributors to Senior Leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a Medical Assistant II. This position will be located in New Britain.

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to medical staff by performing various responsibilities inclusive of clinical and clerical duties to ensure effective client service and optimum levels of client volume and flow while meeting all licensure and accreditation requirements.

• Assist with directing Medical Assistants and other support staff to ensure that all duties are being fulfilled.
• Obtains vital signs and weight. Documents and monitors all results in the EHR system.
• Coordinates the lab preparation, collection and pick up of toxicology screening, supervises clients in the direct (observation) and indirect urine collection process as appropriate under the direction of the APRN/MD.
• Gathers authorization of release of protected health information from all external medical providers. Acts as liaison between CMHA prescribers and external providers to coordinate care, through information sharing; arranging diagnostic testing, medical examinations, visiting nurse service and laboratory work. Obtains prior authorizations with insurance companies.
• Provide customer service through appointment scheduling and coordination of transportation as needed.
• Facilitates medication refill requests through coordination with pharmacy

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adults with substance abuse/behavioral health problems in a medical office setting.
• Valid DMV License
• High School Diploma or GED
• RMA or CMA Certification
• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

COMPENSATION RANGE- $18-$22 an hour plus $1 differential for being bilingual
Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Company’s Human Resources Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person