Job Title: PRN Medical Assistant

Location: Naples, Florida

Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health

Job Type: PRN & Hourly/Non-Exempt (no guaranteed hours or benefits)
~ Shifts Between 7:40AM-5PM Monday-Thursday, & 7:40AM-3PM Friday
~ 1-2 Shifts Required (if offered) per month as per PRN Agreement

Salary: Starting at $23 per hour
~ Language Skills and Experience taken into consideration

Hiring Incentives: Paid training, opportunities for additional hours in other programs, Employee Discounts, EAP, etc.

Job Summary: Our Medical Services Program is an Outpatient setting providing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services. It utilizes the skills of compassionate professionals to ensure the development of happy and healthy lives for our Clients.

We are looking to provide a flexible, as-needed opportunity for compassionately skilled Medical Assistants motivated to broaden their experience while working alongside some of the most experienced Providers in Collier County.

Key Responsibilities:

- Auditing Client charts to assist Nurses and Providers.

- Obtaining relevant and precise information to ensure an accurate chart is maintained.

- Assisting with Staff PPD Tests and Patient Assistance Program.

- Working with entire Medical Services Team to support other positions within the Program.

- Providing direct care to Clients including taking vital signs.

- Displaying energy, empathy, and efficiency regarding Client care.

- Addressing concerns of on-site and call-in Clients.

- Updating treatment plans.

- Communicating with schools, families, and outside Providers.

- Providing timely and accurate documentation (paper and electronic medical records).

- Collaborating with other Medical Services Team to assist with Help Line, prior authorizations, and discharges.

- Other duties as assigned by Medical Services Supervisor.

Qualifications:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited vocational program = Required

- Current State of Florida Medical Assistant Certification = Required

- 1-2 years' related experience = Preferred But Will Train

- Skills in assessment, evaluation, planning and intervention = Preferred

- Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse group of Clients, colleagues, agencies and community members = Required

- Exceptional skills in organization (time and information), task prioritization and independent problem solving = Required

- Dedication to the organization's mission, standards, procedures and protocol = Required

- Bilingual (Spanish) = Preferred

- The ability to combine empathy, energy and efficiency = Required

- Exemplary Client service skills that are focused on comprehensive care = Required

- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting (General Information can be found HERE), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.