Registered Medical Assistant
Agency Name: Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Agency Contact: HR
- Position Type: Full Time
- Job Type: Permanent
- County: Kalamazoo
- Salary Range: $ 17.04 - $18.93 per Hour
- Send applications to: www.iskzoo.org/careers
Do you have a passion for working with individuals receiving behavioral healthcare services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a full-time (40 hours/wk) RMA with our Integrated Healthcare Team.
What You Will Be Doing
Working as an Registered Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for working with the RN team to ensure that persons served in our integrated health home have excellent medical and psychiatric care. This includes: taking vital signs, measuring mechanical indicators, assisting with scheduling appointments, following up on referrals, working on medication prior authorizations, ordering supplies, and other directives assigned. This position provides a consistent Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm work schedule.
What We Require
High School diploma, or GED, and experience in medical office practice is required. A strong understanding of services for psychiatric and substance use consumers, and a strong recovery philosophy is desired. Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired. Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, experience with an electronic medical records and e-mail.
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan! You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Come Join Us! Apply online: www.iskzoo.org/careers
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you!
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.
Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.