Position Details

Medical Office Assistant

  • Starting Pay: $15/hour. Additional compensation dependent on experience.
  • Day schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift.

The Medical Assistant will assist in coordinating care for clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use and/or developmental disabilities. The Medical Assistant will obtain vital signs, assist setting clients up with the provider for appointments, cover walk-in services for clients, phone calls from clients and assist nursing staff as needed. Additionally the Medical Assistant may assist primary care screenings by obtaining vital signs or assisting clients to locate primary care physician in the area.

Qualifications:

  • Education/Certifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Medical Office Assistant education is a plus!
  • Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

  • Great co-workers: We provide an environment that thrives on positive interactions with both clients and coworkers.
  • Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
  • We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/employee-benefits/
  • Hope is spoken here! Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.