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Summary
Certified Medical Assistant is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting all providers to provide high quality efficient patient care.

Job Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physicians and managers. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Essential Functions
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Provide a high level of customer service to patients, patient’s families and other employees.
• Follow and implement UHC policies and procedures
• Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the clinic.
• Document all patient encounters, phone calls, and treatments in the patient’s health record.
• Prepare and administer medications or treatments as ordered by UHC providers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance.
• Assure personal compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood borne pathogens and hazardous material handling.
• Arriving on time for shift to insure patients are checked into exam rooms and ready for providers to see at scheduled appointment time.
• Assist other CMA’s to cover lunches, room patients, give injections and provide treatments ordered by UHC providers as necessary.
• Review medications and allergies with every patient appointment, paying great detail to medication name, dose and frequency. Entering medication and allergy information into electronic medical record.
• Clean exam rooms after every visit.
• Stock exam rooms as necessary.
• Obtain lab specimens including venipuncture as ordered by UHC providers.
• Obtain a full set of vitals, weight, and smoking status with each patient appointment.
• Return and address patient phone calls, lobby visits or faxes by the end of the day.
• Make specialist appointments and referrals in a timely manner.
• Document immunizations for all vaccines given.
• Document all medication administered documenting the name of medication, dose, NDC# and route in patient’s health record.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
Non-Essential Job Functions
• Attend and participates in staff meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Adhere to and support UHC’s policies, practices and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner and perform all other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Work scheduled shifts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of computers, fax, phone and other office machines.
• The CMA must have excellent communication skills, be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position, function independently, and have flexibility and personal integrity.
• Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 15 pounds constantly. The CMA is required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds. Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing with an excellent comprehension of the English language. Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated and air- conditioned environment.

Summary of Occupational Exposures
Certified Medical Assistant is Category I of Potential Exposure, which includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standard 1910.1030(c)(2)(i) more specifically defines Category I Potential Exposure as: All procedures or other job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of these. Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for every employee engaging in Category I tasks

Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.

Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.

Other Requirements: Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis). And, “other duties as assigned”.

Title: Medical Director
Department: Medical
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
Direct Reports: Advanced Practice Providers

Position Summary
The Medical Director serves as a vital member of the CCHC senior management team. This position works closely in collaboration with and support of the Chief Medical Officer to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and efficient clinical operations. The Medical Director leads a team of providers in the provision of high quality and timely health care as well as carrying a patient load of their own.

CCHC Core Requirements
1. Patient Centered Customer Service – Whether directly or indirectly, we work to support the delivery of an excellent patient experience to everyone served by the organization.
2. Caring and Compassion – We provide empathic comfort to those in distress and share kindness in all interpersonal interactions.
3. Respectful Communication – We communicate openly, honestly and without judgment while honoring each individual’s uniqueness and assuming the best of those with whom we interact.
4. Teamwork – We are members of a diverse interdisciplinary team working together to meet a common goal.
5. Accountability – We accept our individual and team responsibilities, and we meet our commitments. We take responsibility for our performance and actions.
6. Customer Safety – We recognize and correct potential hazards to protect our customers and ourselves.

Key Responsibilities
• Provides direct supervision to a team of APPs.
• Manage APP schedules and ensure clinics are staffed appropriately.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure quality support staff for each clinical team.
• Work to ensure access to care, improve clinical quality, decrease clinical risk, and implement improvement initiatives and innovations.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of provider teams.
• Assist with evaluating the performance of clinical personnel, including Internists, Pediatricians, etc.
• Complete performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Ensure the quality of clinical services is maintained through individual and group supervision.
• Serve as a leader and mentor for providers of the health center.
• Consult with medical center staff, peers, and other managers/supervisors on a wide variety of patient care issues, intradepartmental workflow issues and functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain a panel of patients.
• Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by CCHC.
• Support the implementation of medical policies for the entire organization.
• Work collaboratively throughout the organization to ensure the adoption of standards and policies for all functional aspects of clinical services that result in patient care improvements.
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs and initiatives as needed.
• Participate in internal and external committees and management team meetings.
• Update job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Adhere to professional standards, practice policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with audits of medical staff for compliance with policies and procedures and with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner or Physician required. Must be board certified and licensed to practice in North Carolina. Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience. Minimum of 3-5 years’ management/leadership experience in a healthcare environment.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Willingness to float to other clinical locations. Strong computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Experience working with underserved, transient populations and clinical co‐morbidities (co‐occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The physical demands associated with this position include but are not limited to: frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling; frequent repetitive motions; continuous standing and walking; repetitive movement of hands and fingers (typing and/or writing); lifting of greater than 50 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is low, consistent with that of a typical office.

Charlotte Community Health Clinic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment with regard to age, race, sex, national origin, disability, color, marital status, veteran’s status, or religion.

The C. W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. is expanding and looking for Medical Assistants to join our team! Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Update and maintain all digital client records
Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment
Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
Escort patients to/from waiting room to clinical floor
Answer phone calls and greet patients as they enter the clinical floor
Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Associate degree in a medical field (bachelor’s degree preferred)
2+years of experience working for a healthcare center, practice or hospital
High level of professionalism
Strong customer service skills
Inventory management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Position reports to the Practice Manager.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

STAFF MD/DO
About CommWell Health
CommWell Health is a not-for-profit, community governed health center system with 16 private practice locations serving southeastern North Carolina. For 43 years, CommWell Health has provided award-winning team-based primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, psychiatry, OB/GYN, on-site and mail order pharmacy, WIC, lab, x-ray, care coordination, and chronic disease care.
The Position: We’re looking for a Staff MD/DO for our Tarheel location at 16526 NC Hwy 87 West Tar Heel, North Carolina 28392.
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• PTO accruals, 11 paid holidays, and Emergency pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid CME, Licensure, DEA Reimbursement, Provider incentive program, Sign on bonus
• Qualified for HRSA/NC Office Rural Health loan repayment program

Why Should You Apply?
• Reason 1: Positive work/life balance
• Reason 2: Serve the rural/underserved populations
• Reason 3: Competitive pay/benefits package
Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Completion of residency training.
• CPR
• Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of NC, with valid license
Responsibilities:
• Staff physicians provide services to the clients at CommWell Health. Participates in Patient Centered Health Home (PCHH) Team.
https://commwellhealth.org/careers/

STAFF MD/DO
About CommWell Health
CommWell Health is a not-for-profit, community governed health center system with 16 private practice locations serving southeastern North Carolina. For 43 years, CommWell Health has provided award-winning team-based primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, psychiatry, OB/GYN, on-site and mail order pharmacy, WIC, lab, x-ray, care coordination, and chronic disease care.
The Position: We’re looking for a Staff MD/DO for our Tarheel location at 16526 NC Hwy 87 West Tar Heel, North Carolina 28392.
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• PTO accruals, 11 paid holidays, and Emergency pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid CME, Licensure, DEA Reimbursement, Provider incentive program, Sign on bonus
• Qualified for HRSA/NC Office Rural Health loan repayment program

Why Should You Apply?
• Reason 1: Positive work/life balance
• Reason 2: Serve the rural/underserved populations
• Reason 3: Competitive pay/benefits package
Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Completion of residency training.
• CPR
• Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of NC, with valid license
Responsibilities:
• Staff physicians provide services to the clients at CommWell Health. Participates in Patient Centered Health Home (PCHH) Team.
https://commwellhealth.org/careers/

• Assists provider staff during examinations, treatments, and testing.
• Refers to and follows provider staff orders in accordance with agency protocols, policies and procedures when performing patient care and clinical skills including but not limited to: venipuncture, immunization injections, ear irrigation, administration of medications, dental varnishings, catherizations, specimen collections, etc., and completes necessary documentation.
• Retrieves information from patient charts for lab and diagnostic tests, and obtains required patient signature on appropriate consent forms, as requested by provider staff.
• Performs patient intake and prepares patients for office visit per policy and procedure.
• In collaboration with provider staff, supports entry and recording of visit charges per protocol and advises patients of follow up appointments as directed by provider staff.
• When requested, ensures referral forms and other paperwork initiated by provider staff is complete and accurate.
• Requisitions, organizes, and stocks inventory for examination rooms and nurse’s station, as needed.
• Disposes of all disposables, contaminated, and used items into designated waste containers.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and stations as needed.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement monitoring, educational updates, in-services, and other meetings pertaining to position.
• Promotes team, system, and organizational goals; maintains patient confidentiality and provides customer service.
• Abides by all company policies, procedures and protocols regarding safety/health rules and regulations.
• Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Floats to other clinic sites upon request to meet staffing and coverage needs.

Summary

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing the medical clinics of UNITED HEALTH CENTERS (UHC) and patient care as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical

• Assess and treats patients in accordance with UNITED HEALTH CENTERS (UHC) policies and protocols reflecting patient care.
• Consults regularly with health care providers at all UNITED HEALTH CENTERS (UHC) sites.
• Conducts regular Lead provider briefings to communicate policies and procedures, develop problem solving techniques, acquire team-building skills and seek input from the front line regarding patient care.
• Maintain accurate written protocols for provider duties; regularly reviews and revises protocols as needed.
• Active involvement in electronic medical record system development/improvement.
• Maintains a high energy level which can comfortably perform multifaceted projects in conjunction with day to day activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties

• Participates in management team meetings, budgets, personnel, and succession planning as required.
• Develop new clinical programs, or update existing programs, as needed to maintain quality patient care.
• Participate in the selection of physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff as needed.
• Serve as the agent of physician performance evaluation and recommended corrective action Executive Director.
• Develop and help maintain the structure around which continual improvement and change can take place in the clinical settings.
• Direct supervision of lead clinicians and administrative assistant and indirect supervision of all clinical medical providers.
• Help in work force development so that we will continue to have a supply of providers.
• Help develop provider leaders in our organization that will allow for a growth through this leadership.
• Be an example/mentor to providers relating to use of technology and best office practices.
• Help mediate professional disputes and interdepartmental problems.
• Help develop the infrastructure and training for provider leadership.
• Represent the views, needs, concerns, and policy proposals of the medical staff to the CEO or board.
• Assists HR in the recruitment and interviewing of medical staff and recommends hiring and other disciplinary actions for the same.

• Does Clinical Personnel evaluations for the Lead providers and arbitrates any conflicts in clinical provider evaluations of all other medical providers.
• Provide clinical insight and judgment for operations of the business.
• Provide clinical perspective to new technologies of care and advising on the means with which to incorporate that technology into practice.
• Assists in the presentation of reports on health issues to the Board of directors as determined by the CEO and/or Board of directors.
• To glean from other CMO’s in the community their unique perspectives related to help meet the changing needs of the community state and nation Quality Assurance.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and operation of Quality Assurance programs.
• Review patient satisfaction surveys, and participate in implementation of changes/ improvements to clinic services as needed.
• Review and approve patient education materials.
• Be the clinical leader that helps orchestrates the triple aim of improved access, better quality at a reasonable cost.
• Oversee the peer review process for medical providers to ensure medical charts are accurate and complete according to established format and legal requirements.
• Recommends evaluation standards for clinical personnel.

Liaison
• Meet regularly with the Chief Executive Director to review clinical staff concerns and recommendations
• Works with other Directors to ensure a team approach to clinic management.
• Promote collaboration and cooperation in the medical community to allow our patients the access to care they need, especially specialty care
• Representation of UNITED HEALTH CENTERS (UHC) via networking on a local, state and national level with other Community Health Centers, Health Care Organizations, and Institutions of higher learning where Medical students and residents are involved in training.

Qualifications

Experience: Previous experience working with underserved populations highly desired. Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency and valid licensure in North Carolina required. CPR certified.

Education: Completion of accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program required. Board certification or board – eligible in area of specialty (internists/pediatricians, family practice, (obstetrics/gynecology) required. Family Practice specialty strongly preferred.

Other Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid etc.).

Must maintain admitting privileges at community hospitals utilized by UNITED HEALTH CENTERS (UHC) clients. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Basic computer and keyboarding skills required.

Physical Demand

Providers must be able to move around the facility between 1/3rd and 2/3rds of the day, as well workstation or in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than 1/3rd of the day. Communicating is also required over 2/3rds of the day, while climbing, stooping or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs. occurs only occasionally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
The population in primary care family practice includes newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and postpartum women, and older adults. The focus of care is the family unit, as well as the individuals belonging to the family, however the family chooses to define itself. The family nurse practitioner or physician assistant is a in the context of community, with broad knowledge and experience with people of all ages. Engages in a patient-centered approach to providing care for patients and their families. FNP/PAs demonstrate a commitment to family-centered care. FNP/PAs practice primarily in ambulatory care settings.

Essential Functions
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

I. HEALTH PROMOTION, HEALTH PROTECTION, DISEASE PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT
The FNP/PA is a provider of direct health care services. Within this role, the FNP/PA synthesizes theoretical, scientific, and contemporary clinical knowledge for the assessment and management of both health and illness states. These competencies incorporate the health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment focus of a family practice.

A. Assessment of Health Status
These competencies describe the role of the FNP/PA in assessing all aspects of the patient’s health status, including for purposes of health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention. The FNP/PA employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to guide screening activities, identifies health promotion needs, and provides anticipatory guidance and counseling addressing environmental, lifestyle, and developmental issues.

1. Obtains and accurately documents a relevant health history for patients of all ages and in all phases of the individual and family life cycle.

2. Assesses (a) the influence of the family or psychosocial factors on patient illness, (b) conditions related to developmental delays and learning disabilities in all ages, (c) women’s and men’s reproductive health, including, but not limited to, sexual health, pregnancy, and postpartum care, and
(d) problems of substance abuse and violence.

3. Performs and accurately documents appropriate comprehensive or symptom-focused physical examinations on patients of all ages (including developmental and behavioral screening and physical system evaluations).

4. Performs screening evaluations for mental status and mental health.

5. Identifies health and psychosocial risk factors of patients of all ages and families in all stages of the family life cycle.

6. Demonstrates proficiency in family assessment.

7. Demonstrates proficiency in functional assessment of family members (e.g, elderly, disabled).

8. Assesses specific family health needs within the context of community assessment.

9. Identifies and plans interventions to promote health with families at risk.

10. Assesses the impact of an acute and/or chronic illness or common injuries on the family as a whole.
11. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal change with aging.

B. Diagnosis of Health Status
The FNP/PA is engaged in the diagnosis of health status. This diagnostic process includes critical thinking, differential diagnosis, and the integration and interpretation of various forms of data. These competencies describe this role of the FNP/PA.

1. Identifies signs and symptoms of acute physical and mental illnesses across the life span.

2. Identifies signs and symptoms of chronic physical and mental illness across the life span.

3. Orders, performs, and interprets age-, gender-, and condition-specific diagnostic tests and screening procedures.

4. Analyzes and synthesizes collected data for patients of all ages.

5. Formulates comprehensive differential diagnoses, considering epidemiology, environmental and community characteristics, and life stage development, including the presentation seen with increasing age, family, and behavioral risk factors.

C. Plan of Care and Implementation of Treatment
The objectives of planning and implementing therapeutic interventions are to return the patient to a stable state and to optimize the patient’s health. These competencies describe the physician assistant’s role in stabilizing the patient, minimizing physical and psychological complications, and maximizing the patient’s health potential.

1. Provides health protection, health promotion, and disease prevention interventions/treatment strategies to improve or maintain optimum health for all family members.

2. Treats common acute and chronic physical and mental illnesses and common injuries in people of all ages to minimize the development of complications, and promote function and quality of living.

3. Prescribes medications with knowledge of altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics with special populations such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.

4. Adapts care to meet the complex needs of older adults arising from age changes and multiple system disease.

5. Identifies acute exacerbations of chronic illness and intervenes appropriately.

6. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care for the family, as well as the individual, and implements changes.

7. Evaluates patient’s and/or other caregiver’s support systems and resources and collaborates with and supports the patient and caregivers.

8. Assists families and individuals in the development of coping systems and lifestyle adaptations.

9. Makes appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and community resources for individuals and families.

10. Provides care related to women’s reproductive health, including sexual health, prenatal, and postpartum care.

11. Assesses and promotes self-care in patients with disabilities.

12. Performs primary care procedures, including, but not limited to, suturing, minor lesion removal, splinting, microscopy, and pap tests.

13. Recognizes the impact of individual and family life transitions, such as parenthood and retirement, on the health of family members.

14. Uses knowledge of family theories and development to individualize care provided to individuals and families.

15. Facilitates transitions between health care settings to provide continuity of care for individuals and family members.

16. Intervenes with multigenerational families who have members with differing health concerns.

17. Assists patient and family members to cope with end of life issues.

18. Applies research that is family-centered and contributes to positive change in the health of and health care delivery to families.

19. Accurately and thoroughly completes patient records in a timely manner.

II. PROVIDER-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
Competencies in this area demonstrate the personal, collegial, and collaborative approach which enhances the FNP/PA’s effectiveness of patient care. The competencies speak to the critical importance of interpersonal transactions as they relate to therapeutic patient outcomes.

1. Maintains a sustaining partnership with individuals and families.

2. Assists individuals and families with ethical issues in balancing differing needs, age-related transitions, illness, or health among family members.

3. Facilitates family decision-making about health.

III. TEACHING-COACHINGFUNCTION
These competencies describe the FNP/PA’s ability to impart knowledge and associated psycho-motor skills to patients. The coaching function involves the skills of interpreting and individualizing therapies through the activities of advocacy, modeling, and tutoring.

1. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in addressing sensitive topics with family members such as sexuality, finances, mental health, terminal illness, and substance abuse.

2. Elicits information about the family’s and patient’s goals, perceptions, and resources when considering health care choices.

3. Assesses educational needs and teaches individuals and families accordingly.

4. Provides anticipatory guidance, teaching, counseling, and education for self-care for the identified patient and family.

IV. PROFESSIONAL ROLE
These competencies describe the varied role of the FNP/PA, specifically related to advancing the profession and enhancing direct care and management. The FNP/PA demonstrates a commitment to the implementation, preservation, and evolution of the FNP/PA role. As well, the FNP/PA implements critical thinking and builds collaborative, interdisciplinary relationships to provide optimal care to the patient.

1. Demonstrates in practice a commitment to care of the whole family.

2. Recognizes the importance of participating in community and professional organizations that influence the health of families and supports the role of the FNP/PA.

3. Interprets the FNP/PA role in primary and specialty health care to other health care providers and the public.

4. Serves as a resource in the design and development of family community-based health services.

V. MANAGING AND NEGOTIATING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
These competencies describe the FNP/PA’s role in handling situations successfully to achieve improved health outcomes for patient, communities, and systems through overseeing and directing the delivery of clinical services within an integrated system of health care.

1. Maintains current knowledge regarding state and federal regulations and programs for family health care.

VI. MONITORING AND ENSURING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE PRACTICE
These competencies describe the FNP/PA’s role in ensuring quality of care through
consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification, and evaluation. The monitoring function of the role is also addressed relative to monitoring one’s own practice as well as engaging in interdisciplinary peer and systems review.

VII. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
These competencies describe the FNP/PA’s role in providing culturally competent
care, delivering patient care with respect to cultural and spiritual beliefs, and making health care resources available to patients from diverse cultures.

Non-Essential Job Functions
• Attend and participates in staff meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Adhere to and support UHC’s policies, practices and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner and perform all other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Work scheduled shifts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of computers, fax, phone and other office machines.
• Must have excellent communication skills, be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position, function independently, and have flexibility and personal integrity.
• Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co- workers.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing with an excellent comprehension of the English language. Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated and air-conditioned environment.

Education/Certification/Licensure
1. Must hold an active North Carolina NP/PA license
2. Must hold active certificate issued by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing and/or Medicine to practice in NC.
3. Must have completed an accredited, Board-approved master’s or post-master’s nurse practitioner/physician assistance program or other Board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree or course of study considered by the Board to be equivalent to that required for certification in NC at the time the course was completed.
4. Must have a valid and unrestricted DEA certificate.
5. Experience in family practice preferred.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills required.
7. Must be computer literate.

Overview:
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a School Based Health Counselor to be part of our Behavioral Health Team in Hendersonville, NC!
A newly hired Counselor/ Behavioral Health Service Provider can receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.

What We Offer You:
• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 – (We value a work-life balance!)

What You’ll Do:
The School-Based Health Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient mental health treatment/service to youth in the school setting. The position requires delivery of individual/family/group therapy, interaction with provider agencies and referral sources, participation in team meetings when appropriate and requested, and education and support to the community.

What We’re Looking For:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Required (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible)
• 2 years clinical work experience (preferred)
• LCAS or LCAC licensure preferred
• Ability to perform bio-psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable treatment plans
• Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Experience in individual and group therapy including recovery work
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Bilingual preferred

About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To apply for this position, please follow the link below:
https://careers-blueridgehealth.icims.com/jobs/1720/school-based-health-counselor-therapist/job

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