Medical Assistant / Administrative Assistant

Denver Recovery Group is hiring for an individual who will fill a dual role as MA and Administrative Assistant

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant follows established treatment program policies and procedures to provide continuity of care and adheres to current medical procedures, standards, and practices. The Medical Assistant must hold a valid certification in Colorado.

Job functions may include:

Utilizing medical skills for planning, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patient needs.

perform laboratory procedures per current best practices.

perform duties within the scope of their licensure or certification, under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor as authorized by the Medical Director.

Professional Development

Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific annual goals and objectives

Participate in all trainings as required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.

As requested, prepare and lead trainings regarding laboratory procedures (e.g., chain of custody, safety, specimen gathering & processing, information gathering, etc.)

Ensure the timely collection and proper shipment procedures of patient laboratory specimens consistent with federal and state regulations

Prepare monthly patient lists for medical testing, including follow-up testing as required by state guidelines

Timely review, posting, and dissemination of all laboratory results

Track all documents from laboratory for accuracy and compliance

Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner in scheduling exams and annual physicals

Complete patient vital signs and health assessments o Complete patient TB testing and blood draws

Complete TB testing for team members and applicants and ensure annual team member re-testing remains compliant

Maintain appropriate inventory for all laboratory procedures

Maintain an organized and sanitary work environment

Provide input into overall treatment program philosophy, treatment services and patient care.

Provide consultation to team members regarding lab testing, results, and other relevant patient issues

Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with patients

Report any work-related injury or illness, or workplace hazards or security issues immediately to supervisor

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Answering phones, forwarding calls to appropriate staff, and taking messages as needed.

Responding to phone and in-person inquiries about intake and transfer procedures.

Distributing office correspondence/faxes to the appropriate staff.

Ensuring effective communication among various departments in the clinic.

Checking in patients through the Methasoft system and entering all new patient information into Methasoft.

Advise dosing nurse if a patient appears impaired at check-in before dosing.

Collecting patient fees, entering them accurately in Methasoft, and ensuring immediate safe deposit of payments.

Administering breathalyzers on patients, recording results, and keeping the nurse informed of positive results.

Scheduling patients for intakes and the first follow-up visit with the Medical Director or clinic MD.

Entering/discharging patients through Central Registry and ensuring intakes are registered with Central Registry before dosing.

Facilitating the intake process by ensuring patient’s UA and breathalyzer are completed; patient photo is taken and uploaded into Methasoft; appropriate fees are collected, if applicable; all consents have been signed prior to the medical intake appointment.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Responsible for complying with all federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements

Responsible for complying with all accrediting agencies

Responsible for ensuring CLIA Waiver requirements are maintained and communicated to team member responsible for maintaining treatment center licensure have appropriate work experience in the behavioral health field. I

High integrity

Excellent verbal and written communication skills – organize, express and transmit ideas with clarity

Sound judgment

Effective and timely decision-making

Efficient Self-starter

Knowledge of OSHA requirements and practices

Knowledge of current medical assistant/phlebotomist best practices and procedures

Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.

Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and stretching

Alternate sitting and walking and performing job duties in close proximity with team members

Variable workload, periodic high stress and activity level

May require use of protective equipment

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Interactions with patients who may be ill, have infectious diseases, have mental health diagnoses and/or are involved in the criminal justice system

Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm rate $19-$21/hr

$500 bonus at 6 & 12 months

FT employees receive:

Accrued PTO

Accrued Sick

11 paid holidays

Retirement fund

Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members so classified. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

About Denver Recovery Group LLC

Denver Recovery Group is an opioid treatment center that provides medication assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals on the Front Range of Colorado from Boulder to Colorado Springs and Western Slope Colorado communities.