Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum Qualifications:

Medical Assistant Certification through a national credentialing body required, must be a High School Graduate/GED equivalent. Requires successful interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians; and other health care team members.

Preferred Qualification:

Minimum of one-year experience in a heath care environment preferred. Formal training as a medical assistant preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, knowledge of computers, keyboard, e-mail programs and the use of web-based applications, basic understanding of rules, regulations and retrieval of insurance information.

Essential Functions:

• Administers injections.

• Completes vital signs and drug screens as well as submits billing.

• Completes and coordinates specialty clinics.

• Maintain linkage with pharmacies to facilitate refills or prior authorizations.

• Works with internal staff to ensure continuity of care.

• Triages medication and care related calls and coordinates physician or nurse involvement.

• Stocks offices.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment. Works in well-lighted areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with patients, family members, personnel, visitors, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel:

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday - 8:00-5:00 with one hour lunch.

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Pay Range:

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.