CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MENTAL HEALTH / SUBSTANCE PROGRAMS - PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
Brick, NJ 08724
About the Job
If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is tochange lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today!
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Program: Multiple programs throughout the organization
Location: Multiple buildings throughout Ocean County
Position Type: Full Time 2 openings
Job Description/Summary
In keeping with Preferred’ s overarching goal of meeting or exceeding client expectations, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) facilitates the delivery of high quality, integrated, and seamless service delivery to all Outpatient Service Recipients (SRs) within our adult and children programs. The CMA provides direct care and works as an extension of the medical team to coordinate behavioral, primary, and specialty care.
Responsibilities
- Assists prescribers during outpatient service delivery including psychiatric evaluations and medication management appointments.
- Understands target populations and specialized needs; Develops knowledge and skills appropriate to the target population and necessary completion of responsibilities.
- Takes SRs’ vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and documents in electronic record.
- Secures medical records from outside providers by completing releases of information for all prescribers and providers.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Credentialed in NJ as a Certified Medical Assistant.
- experience in behavioral health field a plus.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Medical and Dental Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Disability and Life Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Training opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
EOE
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