About this role
RIDGEVIEW , a not-for-profit community mental health center headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a Full-Time (32 hrs/wk) Medical Assistant to support our Advance Practice Nurse Practitioners. The schedule will be weekdays during regular business hours. Local travel to the day's assigned location required and mileage reimbursement provided for non-primary locations.
Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission. One Ridgeview!
HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
"Where life's complexities are met with hope"
QUALIFICATIONS
The Medical Assistant must have Medical Assistant training and certification from an accredited program with a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred. Must have valid driver's license and a safe driving history. Must be able to become CPR certified within 90 days of employment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Assistant assists the Medication Management provider in a variety of tasks including vital signs, gathering information, calling in prescriptions, patient education, electronic health record entry, administering IM injections, and other tasks as assigned. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Nurse Manager of the Medication Management department.
BENEFITS
Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available. RN loan repayment details can be found at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/nurse-corps
Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.