Medical Assistant (IHC)

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. 

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Integrated Health Clinic (IHC)

JOB SUMMARY: The CMA will assist Registered Nurses with clinic duties.

Schedule: The work hours are 8a-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain vital signs, heights and weights on Consumers that present to clinic.

• Review current medications with Consumers as needed.

• Be proficient in phlebotomy. Order labs by requisitions and/or computer.

• ​Provide assistance to designated teams as needed.

• Attend scheduled nursing staff meetings.

• Stock/maintain lab and exam rooms according to OSHA standards at main clinic or satellites. Serve as patient advocate.

• Prepare equipment and aid physician or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) during treatments and examinations as needed.

• Maintain consumer records for the smooth implementation of medication orders. Obtain UDS and pregnancy tests as ordered by physician or APN.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of training from college or technical school

• Valid Tennessee Medical Assistant certification

• Current phlebotomy skills required.

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

• Personal Automobile Insurance

ABOUT YOU:

Customer Service/Approachability Skills

• Treats consumers with respect and dignity

• Builds appropriate rapport with co-workers and consumers

• Maintains friendly customer service attitude

• Ability to work with other departments

• Ability to give and receive feedback

Communication

• Notifies supervisor/manager of concerns, issues or ideas

• Listens well and with interest

• Speaks directly to consumers with direct eye contact

Clinical/Professional

• Role model in health promotion and education in preventing illness, promoting and protecting the mental health of an individual, family and community

• Applies problem-solving skills and psychotherapeutic interventions to perform effective psychiatric nursing care safely, legally and ethically

• Leadership skills in mental health nursing

• Proactive in efforts for department and treatment team to meet agency goals

• Diffuses high tension situations comfortably

• Builds appropriate rapport for constructive and effective relationships

Dependability

• Schedules PTO in advance

• Strong follow-up skills

Time Management/Organization

• Documents notes in a timely manner

• Maintains efficient time with consumers

• Ability to multi-task

• Completes assigned paperwork

Team Oriented

• Assists others as needed

• Flexible to changes

• Participates in team meetings

BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Cancer Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• 403b - Retirement Plan

• Calm App for medication and mental health

• Gym membership discounts