Administrative Medical Assistant Addiction Medicine

Core Functions

• Performs chart review to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes evidence-based guidelines when identifying care gaps for preventative and maintenance care.
• Utilizes standing orders as appropriate.
• Utilizes EHR to obtain medical information when communicating with the patient or medical care team regarding respective preventative care, chronic care, specific medications, high-risk patients, and those not seen recently in the clinic.
• Collaborates with care team to meet expected performance metrics and clinical quality measures.
• Identifies areas for improvement based on results of clinical performance where applicable.
• Maintains clinical skills and provides direct patient care on an as needed basis.
• Completes all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• Participates in Annual Clinical Education Days (ACED), as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required. Individuals will have 12 months from date of hire to obtain certification if not in hand at the time of hire.
• Certification for BLS is required.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
• Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.