Behavioral Health Network 417 Liberty Street SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Year Springfield MA Job Type: Category: Part Time Healthcare Office Education Level: Work Experience: Vocational Preference: Required Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: Strengthen your skills as a Medical Assistant with BHN! Become a part of our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Medical Assistant at the Hope Center at Behavioral Health Network! Medical Assistants at Behavioral Health Network coordinate with psychiatrists and APRNs to provide assessments of individuals served prior to their medical appointments and to identify, evaluate, and respond to changes in individuals’ conditions. They work closely with medication, distributing and administering individuals’ medication, taking medication orders from psychiatrists and APRN for the pharmacy, and providing education to individuals regarding their medication or other health issues. Additionally, Medical Assistants schedule filling appointments with prescribers, maintain supplies, equipment and sample medications, and measure and record vital signs as needed. Our employees are the most important asset in improving the lives of the individuals we serve. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for community involvement, diversity, the opportunity to gain highly marketable skills, and to take on challenges. BHN is committed to growing our own employees and promoting from within. At Behavioral Health Network’s Hope Center, we believe in the unique strengths, skills, and empowerment of the individual to motivate their treatment and recovery in our 30-day detoxification and stabilization services. Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities. Requirements: Medical Assistants at Behavioral Health Network have the following qualities: • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills. • Familiarity with Internet, word processing and email systems. • At least one year experience working with a psychiatric population (required). • Medical Assistant Certificate or Degree. • Spanish speaking applicants encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhninc.org and click on “Work Here and Make a Difference” to apply!