Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

Saint Luke’s

Kansas City, US
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Mychart portal messages
Phone calls and faxes
Medication refill requests
** Saint Luke’s is seeking a Medical Assistant in their Behavioral Health Clinic, primarily focused on care coordination and patient communication in a virtual environment. The role requires strong organizational and documentation skills, with minimal direct patient interaction. **

Job Summary

  • This Medical Assistant role functions differently than a traditional hands-on clinic MA position, with approximately 85% of patient visits conducted virtually.
  • Medical Assistants in Behavioral Health spend most of their time managing high volume communication, processing medication requests, preparing prior authorizations, and handling documentation.
  • Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages and provides training and support for new Medical Assistants through a paid 10-week program.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Saint Luke’s is seeking a Medical Assistant in their Behavioral Health Clinic, primarily focused on care coordination and patient communication in a virtual environment. The role requires strong organizational and documentation skills, with minimal direct patient interaction. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MyChart portal messages
  • phone calls and faxes
  • medication refill requests
  • prior authorizations
  • FMLA, disability, school, and work documentation
  • coordinating between patients, providers, pharmacies, and insurance

Nice-to-have

  • interest in mental health
  • collaborative environment
  • innovative ways to improve
  • customer service and patient safety

Key Requirements

  • Less than 1 year experience
  • Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Work Rights

Not specified

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