Medical Assistant — Poplar Bluff Psychiatry

Job overview

The Medical Assistant — Poplar Bluff Psychiatry role is onsite in Poplar Bluff, MO; compensation is not specified. The position supports psychiatric and behavioral health providers and a multidisciplinary care team. The medical assistant coordinates providers’ daily activities and performs basic clinical and administrative tasks. By collecting information, supporting medication-related workflows, and communicating with prescribers, the role helps the team deliver coordinated client care.

What you'll do

• Perform vital signs and screenings requested by prescribers
• notify providers when clients are ready and escort them to designated areas
• process pharmacy refill requests and call in refills as directed
• collect blood and urine samples as requested
• request and follow up on lab results
• respond to medication-related calls, voicemail, and email and notify prescribers of adverse reactions
• handle records and discharge-summary requests
• support compliance with agency certification standards and policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

psychiatry

behavioral health

vital signs

patient screenings

specimen collection

medication refill coordination

lab follow-up

poplar bluff mo

fcc behavioral health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; psychiatric or behavioral health and healthcare technology experience preferred.

About the employer

FCC Behavioral Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.