Medical Assistant

Description

 Medical Assistant  

Medical Team

• This position travels between our Main Administrative Center, The Counseling Center at West Greeley, and The Counseling Center at Windsor

North Range Behavioral Health believes no one should fight behavioral health challenges alone. Our experienced, well-trained team offers comprehensive services to help treat the “whole” person. No other behavioral health organization offers more programs and solutions for children, adults, and families. We collaborate closely with other community resources so our customers can experience seamless and compassionate care.

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP , those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities. We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care. Our approaches are trauma-informed and based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.

North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development. We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.

Vision

Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.

Values

Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.

Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.

Qualifications

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of basic and routine patient care and clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care and treatment of clients in a behavioral health environment. Takes brief medical histories, records vital signs, and answers clients’ questions.  Actively seeks information to understand client circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with clients.

Duties Performed:

• Provide individualized patient care by performing appropriate basic, routine and regular delegated medical functions as directed by the prescribing provider and within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, and agency guidelines.
• Interview clients to determine reason for visit; take and record clients’ vital sign measurements, (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight, AIMS assessment); take urine samples and check glucose levels; and provide findings to appropriate prescriber, according to standard requirements.
• Organize lab reports, most recent prescriber notes, and other pertinent information for current client visit.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of all medical information and prescriber notes into electronic health record; confirm coding of services rendered is ethically appropriate and results in successful billing.
• Respond to client concerns, via phone and in person, regarding medications and other health issues within scope of practice.  Refer and report to prescriber(s) when necessary.
• Assist with coordination of medication refill requests; obtain prior authorizations for medications as required by insurance. Work proactively with payor sources to ensure payment of services; align services with payor authorizations and/or request authorization prior to provision of service.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by supporting agency collection policies and procedures; assure client understanding of service charges and fee changes.
• Perform routine clerical and reception duties, as required, such as filing client visit records and correspondence, preparing forms for laboratory, answering telephones and taking messages, greeting and checking in clients, and scheduling patient appointments.
• Prepare supplies and give injections; assist clients in the organization of medications (med boxes, schedules, etc.).
• Order and maintain medical equipment and supplies; take and maintain inventory.
• Prepare treatment room(s) for use by physicians and other medical providers by cleaning, stocking and arranging supplies, equipment and instruments. Sterilize reusable supplies and instruments appropriately, using germicide solution.
• Review and communicate to physician and other medical provider appointment schedule to determine client visit order and solicit special instructions or requests for the day; keep clients, physician or other medical providers, and other team members, informed of physician's or other medical provider's status and/or time delays throughout the day.
• May provide education regarding diagnosis, medications (side effects, etc.), and lifestyle management to clients and/or other involved parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Valid Drivers license and a driving record that meets agency insurability requirements
• Injection Certification is preferred
• Certification as Medical Assistant is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Additional Eligibility Requirements per North Range Behavioral Health:

• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Annual TB Testing

Perks and Benefits

North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony. Our employees are provided with a culture of continuous learning and development, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and fostering a transparent culture that builds trust and loyalty.

North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hours. or more per week.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:
 

• Paid Time Off
• 11 Observed Holidays
• Flexibility and Work-Life Harmony   
   

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs 
   

Financial Benefits:
 

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Travel Reimbursement 
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program (paid out in PTO or Money)
   

Professional Development:
 

• Professional Development Tuition Assistance Program*
• Individual Training Reimbursement*
• Agency Wide Training 
• Internship, Practicum, Licensure, and Certification Supervision
• Authenticity and Transparent Leadership
   

Get Involved:
 

• WRIC Committee (Wellness, Retention, Incentive)
• Culture Cabinet
• Employee Recognition Program 
   

*May not be eligible for all positions

Seat Number: 13064

North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first.  All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

Salary : $16 - $22