Medical Assistant (55534)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to support our interdisciplinary team providing innovative, client-centered care for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. This role involves taking vitals, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, managing scheduling, and supporting Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and harm reduction care. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who embodies integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to underserved populations. You'll work alongside psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, and case managers in both in-person and telehealth settings to help clients on their recovery journey.

Candidates with experience in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health are strongly encouraged to apply. Join us in putting clients and community first through collaboration, resilience, and compassionate care.

Schedule. This position will work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two–three days per week and working from home the rest of the week. This schedule may be adjusted based on training, client, and community needs.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $18.87 - $27.32 per hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. 

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Essential Functions:

• Support the clinical functions of the medical team (obtain vitals for prescribers).
• Coordinate scheduling and rescheduling of prescriber appointments. Make reminder calls for prescriber appointments.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in electronic health record (enter lab orders, etc.).
• Provide venipuncture services as needed (if qualified).
• Manage medication orders as directed by prescriber including Patient Assistance.
• Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison between medical resources and the patient
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: formal medical assistant training.
• Preferred: three years of relevant clinical work experience.
• Preferred: experience caring for clients with substance use disorders.
• Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification, within one year of hire.
• Preferred: MA certification.
• CPR/BLS/CPI certifications, within one year of hire.

Required Vaccination and TB Test. 

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours