Prior Auth Specialist/Part-Time Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

ABOUT US: Corktown Health’s mission is to advance health and well-being for all with a focus on the LGBTQ community. Our culture is inclusive, affirming and accountable, and our vision is health equity for all!

POSITION SUMMARY: Corktown Health is recruiting for the position of Part-Time Certified Medical Assistant (MA). The MA will perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician, PA or nurse practitioner. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, interacting with other providers and data entry in various systems. Clinical duties may include preparing and maintaining exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a clinician. The MA should embrace our mission to provide high quality, culturally competent medical care and be familiar with the health issues faced by persons who are LGBTQ . The MA is expected to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team which includes behavioral health, nutrition and social work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Clinical duties may include the following:
• Preparing and maintaining exam rooms
• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
• Preparing patients for examination
• Drawing blood
• Administering medications as directed by a clinician
• Administrative duties may include the following:
• Maintaining the front desk and greeting visitors
• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Maintaining medical records
• Insurance verification and prior authorizations
• Interacting with other providers and data entry in various systems
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program and evidence of current MA certification
• Minimum 4 years of clinical experience (preferably providing care to LGBTQ persons and/or people living with HIV)
• Experience using an electronic medical record systems to schedule patient visits and document patient information preferably AthenaHealth
• Vaccine management, prior authorization and insurance portal experience required.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills required.
• Ambulatory care experience required.
• Applicants should support a culture of learning and be comfortable discussing matters of sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity in an affirming manner.
  
  

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is part-time, predominantly during business hours Monday through Friday and may require some evening and weekend hours/shifts. The position is primarily based in Detroit. Work is generally performed within the office environment and includes significant in person, phone and email contact with staff, patients/clients, funders and the general public. This position reports to the Manager of Health Services.

Corktown Health requires prior vaccination against COVID-19 with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine and requires annual influenza vaccination. Any exception requested for medical or religious reasons must be documented in writing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have any direct reports.

TRAVEL: This position may require minimal local travel.

SALARY RANGE

• $19-$21 hourly rate
• Robust employee development opportunities for professional growth.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment.
  
  

Corktown Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. Corktown Health does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who identify as LGBTQ and those who represent minority and/or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Company Description

Corktown Health is Michigan’s first nonprofit health center dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the LGBTQ community. We are a growing, dynamic and diverse organization that aims to achieve health equity for all.

Corktown Health is Michigan’s first nonprofit health center dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the LGBTQ community. We are a growing, dynamic and diverse organization that aims to achieve health equity for all.