You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to serve a primarily older adult population. The role involves working with complex psychiatric cases and requires a strong clinical judgment and compassion for patients. The position offers a fully remote opportunity and requires interaction with various psychiatric and healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and follow-up visits for patients, including making appropriate referrals to psychotherapy and care management.
• Engage in regular weekly supervision with an MD to review case lists.
• Manage complex patients with serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and dementia.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities which are after-hours by phone for 1 week every 3-4 months, averaging 0-2 calls/day.
• Demonstrate professionalism during patient visits and clinical meetings.
• Engage with metrics relevant to clinical quality and respond to audits, performance reviews, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Board Certified PMHNP with an active license and DEA to practice in specified states.
• Candidates who are credentialed with national providers are prioritized.
• Compassionate approach to care with strong clinical judgment and psychiatric knowledge.
• Experience with major medical comorbidities and complex care needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, peers, and managers.

Experience

• 3-5 years working as a Nurse Practitioner in acute psychiatric settings, including ER, urgent care, inpatient units, intensive outpatient programs, and other related environments.
• Previous experience providing virtual care or telehealth services is required.

Skills

• Strong computer and software skills, including fluency with Google suite of applications.
• Ability to navigate technology smoothly and effectively use a virtual interface.
• Team player with a flexible and adaptable approach.

Additional Requirements

• M-F 9-5 schedule, with availability for on-call duties.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.