OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives---with compassion and respect---we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

> ##### Are you ready to make a difference? OhioGuidestone offers an amazing support system, education bonuses, incentives, the opportunity to help those who need it most, and much more! We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our NEW StarLight Center opening in Lancaster, OH. The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical setting that treats Behavioral/Mental Health, Chemical Dependency/SUD including MAT, and/or provides Psychiatry services. Hours will be between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm M-F with some flexibility. Travel to area locations for provider support occasionally required. As such, the right candidate will have a valid Ohio Driver's license and reliable transportation.  > > ##### The Certified Medical Assistant will be in charge of greeting incoming patients/vendors, answering phones, rooming, incoming patients, scheduling, and charting/communicating with the medical management staff. 

Interested in learning about our new StarLight Center in Lancaster? You can view more info here:

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Essential Functions:

• Maintains complete and current medical records regarding all clients served.
• Greets incoming persons and directs/triages as needed. Checks patients in for appointments.
• Answers incoming phone calls, answers questions or forwards calls to the correct area. 
• Completes any required paperwork, documentation, prior authorizations, release forms and other items as needed. 
• In collaboration with the team, ensures a comprehensive health history through the collection of vital signs, lab work and OARRS reports as needed for further assessment and treatment.
• Documents client records, labs, medical records, and OARRS within Agency designated standards.
• Meets and sustains the OhioGuidestone designated productivity standard.
• Provides education to persons served, family members of persons served and other staff regarding medication, symptom management, wellness and health, as instructed by medical staff.
• Provides monitoring of clients' mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms; communicates any changes to the treatment team.
• Provides direct witnessed urinalysis, targeted case management, or individual psychotherapy to clients to monitor symptoms, carry out prescriber orders and support coordination of care.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Meets and sustains the Agency's designated productivity standard.
• Travels to other Agency sites as needed.
• Maintains reliable attendance.
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Performance:

Must be able to operate a computer, phone and other position related/office technologies

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