Medical Assistant

Department/Location

Psychiatric Services - Outpatient

$19.34 - $25.64. The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).

Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement | Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan | Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network
180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

Medical Assistant responsible for direct service to clients in the clinical outpatient setting of a Psychiatric Services Clinic or Integrated Case Management. The clinic serves both adults and children with mental illness and substance use disorder needs. Integrated Case Management is a Patient‑Centered Behavioral Health Home based on NCQA guidelines. The multidisciplinary team includes a psychiatrist, registered nurse, medical assistant, case managers, outpatient therapists, and peer support.

The team serves consumers with an emphasis on evidence‑based therapeutic treatments.

40 hours a week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No weekends, on call, or holiday requirements. This assignment is in person at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additional duties include providing direct client care, assisting the medical team, and supporting the clinical operations.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an accredited program.
• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Current valid CPR certification or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Education or training in the basics of medical terminology.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management and e‑mail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and bridging language/cultural barriers to Network
  180 services within diverse communities.

• CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants or RMA certification through American Medical Technologists.
• Strong understanding of services for psychiatric and substance disordered consumers, and a strong recovery philosophy.
• Experience working with an Electronic Health Record.
• Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance use disorders valued.

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet.

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180 is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Network
180 is a drug and alcohol free workplace, and successful completion of a drug screen is part of the background check process. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at  or jobs.

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180 participates in E-Verify.