Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Join our compassionate team as a Medical Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide essential support to our outpatient psychiatry services, promoting a positive relationship between clients and clinic staff. If you're passionate about healthcare, customer service, and supporting others, we encourage you to apply.

We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to:

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care
• Provide information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services
• Perform lab and phlebotomy duties
• Maintain a positive and supportive environment for clients

The Medical Assistant position offers:

• Employee Assistance Program 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take patient histories and vital signs
• Perform lab and phlebotomy duties
• Provide information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services
• Maintain a positive and supportive environment for clients

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state
• CPR certification preferred
• Phlebotomy training and previous lab experience preferred
• One year of experience in a physician office setting preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: Full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: Advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: A work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

• A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
• As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.