Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $23hr / DOE

MISSION STATEMENT :

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health issues. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Greet patients and prepare them for medical provider examination to include obtaining medical history and vital signs
• Instruct patient in the collection of samples and administer testing : urine drug screen, pregnancy, etc
• Monitor patients for any reactions to administered medications
• Sanitize, restock and organize exam rooms, supply rooms and clinical care areas
• Prepare medication orders and refills in the e-prescribing system per the request of the medical provider
• Answer phone calls in a professional manner and schedule appointments
• Work with Medicaid and other insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations for medications and visits and obtain copay information
• Maintain medical supply inventory to include placing orders and verifying receipt
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards, procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Remain current on job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Assist medical providers in administrative and / or other clinical tasks as needed

REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

CORE COMPETENCIES :

FULL TIME BENEFITS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is primarily performed in an office building with standard office environment and controlled temperatures. When working outdoors or at a job site the employee may be exposed to construction equipment or other moving objects / equipment, reference job site specifics. The employee is occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 lbs. Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk / hear, see, read, and personally interact with others.

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