Medical Assistant

We are a psychiatry and addiction medicine practice looking for someone, who is as passionate about helping people as we are!

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents medical history as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients urine sample or blood sample. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.
• Assists with front desk duties such as: filing, scan, answering phones, making appointments, verification of benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Current BLS in-person certification is required upon hire.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• All direct patient care personnel are required to demonstrate competent performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) techniques for adults, children and infants according to the standards of a nationally recognized, standardized, credentialed healthcare provider course every other year.
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software, AdvancedMD.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person