Strengthen your skills as a Medical Assistant with BHN!
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Medical Assistant at Behavioral Health Network!
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Opioid Treatment Program with the following:
Providing assessments of individuals prior to their medical appointments, as needed.
Scheduling individuals' appointments with providers.
Identifying, evaluating, and responding to changes in individuals' condition, including laboratory reports, and reports findings.
Measuring and recording vital signs, as needed.
Performing required drug testing per regulations.
Practicing OSHA safety standards.
Documenting services in a manner that is compliant with all applicable rules/regulations.
Who are we?
BHN/OTP is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program to assist individuals who are addicted to opiates and are experiencing their dysfunctional effects to gain and maintain the skills needed to achieve an opiate-free lifestyle. The OTP program uses evidence-based medication protocols approved by the Medical Director to ensure patients safely detox from these substances. These protocols are implemented through assessment and re-assessment practices throughout the process.
Reasons to work with BHN:
Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
You will be able to change a person's life
You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in a Medical Assistant?
Medical Assistant Certificate or Degree (required).
At least one year of experience working with a substance use/mental health population (required).
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email systems.
Willingness and ability to work with challenging and diverse individual populations (required).
Cultural competence in dealing with individuals with a variety of different cultural backgrounds (required).
How do I apply to be a Medical Assistant?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
