Medical Assistant - Psychiatric Support Services

Overview

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers | Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

About LCI with Benefits

Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic Life and AD&D * Voluntary Term Life * Employer Paid Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) * Employee Assistance Program *Accident Insurance * Group Critical Illness Insurance * Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off

Overview:

The Medical Assistant will work under the supervision of a physician to assist Lakeview Psychiatrists, APRNs, and support staff to assist clients in Adult Psychiatry. The Medical Assistant will take, monitor, and record vital signs, assist with prescription refills, injections, perform lab tests (blood draws, U/A, etc), EKGs, and support the medical providers. The Medical Assistant will establish a collaborative working relationship with the Psychiatrists, ARNPs, and support staff to support a comprehensive system of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for but is not limited to: Establishing and maintaining a positive helping relationship with person receiving services at Lakeview, ensuring the safety of the person receiving services and implementing specific interventions according to the person's treatment or service plan.

Role Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant.
• Strong organizational and time management skill.
• Must be proficient with operating general office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with state and federal statutes, rules and policies that effect the target population.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• Must be able to use a computer.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Compensation:

Base pay ranges from $17.50 - $19.08 an hour based on experience.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit Careers | Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org) and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED