Aurora Mental Health Center (AuMHC) is seeking Medical Assistants to provide outstanding psychiatric support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. This includes taking patient vitals, phlebotomy and scheduling. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, embodies integrity, and humility, and has a personal sense of responsibility and passion for underserved populations. The candidate must demonstrate and uphold our agency's core values: Rising to the challenge. Honoring and respecting all people. Believing in resilience. Putting clients and community first.

$1,000 Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible for internal and PRN candidates.

Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on first paycheck, 50% on paycheck following 6-month anniversary.

Salary for this role.

• $16.05 - $24.07 per hour (based on experience and company equity)

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

• 5% of base salary up to a maximum of $3,000/year.

About the team.

Our Medical Services division is made up of several programs that provide daily, specialized support to adults and children with mental illness, while maintaining ties to their family and community. Intensive medical services collaborates with therapeutic teams that provide case management, day treatment, vocational, residential, substance abuse, and therapy services to help patients maintain daily functioning.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferred: formal medical assistant training.
• Preferred: three years' of relevant clinical work experience.
• Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification, within one year of hire.
• Preferred: MA certification.
• CPR/BLS/CPI certifications, within one year of hire.

Required Vaccinations and TB Test.

AuMHC has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for either COVID 19 vaccine or annual flu shot.

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 calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission.

The Aurora Mental Health Center is dedicated to helping people Live Life to the Fullest. If you are passionate about our Core Values; Passionate Caring, Rising to the Challenge, Honoring and Respecting all Persons, Believe in Resilience and Putting Client and Community First, we would like to invite you to join our family!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AuMHC and subsidiaries are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We are committed to maintaining an environment that respects the dignity of each individual in our community. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.