Psychiatric Medical Assistant/Administrator - Bethlehem Counseling Associates

Bethlehem Counseling Associates is a premier counseling practice of the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years. We offer individual, family and couples counseling and medication management to clients looking for mental health support. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet each client's needs.

We are currently looking for an additional Psychiatric Medical Assistant/Administrator to join our team! We'd love to meet the right candidate who is reliable, has a passion for the mental health field, enjoys building relationships with clients and coworkers.

This person will work alongside our existing Medical Assistant and Administrators to support our CRNP/PMHNP, clinicians and clients

Applicants should possess the following skills:

• Experience working in a HIPAA compliant healthcare setting
• Ability to obtain client's vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment with Nurse Practitioner
• Work in the front office, checking in clients, answering phone calls/emails, scheduling and cancelling appointments
• Assist the nurse in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
• Coordinate with outside providers to collect existing medical records
• Ability to remain flexible in prioritizing of clients and clinician's needs

Preferred skills for the job:

• 2+ years of experience working in healthcare
• Mental health experience
• Medical Assisting Degree/Certificate
• Understanding of medication prior authorizations
• History of administering GeneSight cheek swab
• Medical record keeping

Perks of the job include working in a small company that values diversity, relationships, well-being, work/life balance and supporting community. Staff at BCA enjoy monthly lunches, raffles, company sponsored outings at local events, including Phantoms and Iron Pigs games. Medical Assistants/Administrators are offered competitive pay and are eligible for bonuses. Come work in a mental health office with a group of fun professionals and two cuddly therapy dogs! We look forward to an opportunity to meet you.