Clinical Medical Assistant – Psychiatry

About the role

Mid Cities Psychiatry specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health illnesses, including treatment-resistant depression and substance use disorders. We are looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) for our reputable team of mental health professionals. Mid Cities Psychiatry has a structured environment having a culture where all our team members strive to work with each other.

Applicants must be willing to work full-time, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities

Responsible for scheduling new and existing patients with a high degree of accuracy.

Must be able to answer and screen incoming calls, adhere to established office policies, procedures, and systems, and communicate with patients and team members with a high degree of accuracy using available tools.

Must maintain confidentiality of data and information, and maintain a positive working relationship and cultivate a cooperative work environment.

Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge/experience of EMR / HER
• Must have a typing speed of at least 40 WPM (words per minute)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Must have experience in handling prior authorization, pre-certification, and medication refills
• Must have experience in updating patient’s medical records, uploading patient’s charts, updating patient’s history, and keeping track of medications, dosage, and side effects
• Coding and filling out insurance forms

Qualifications

Must be trustworthy and dependable and maintain a sense of humor and a positive attitude.

Must have strong administrative and leadership skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Medical Insurance (eligibility begins the first day of the month after 60 days of employment)
• Dental & Vision benefits (eligibility begins the first day of the month after 60 days of employment)
• PTO, Public Holidays, Sick-Leave
• 401k contribution of 3.0% after 12 months of continuous employment

Pre-Employment Screening

• References
• Background Check
• Urine Drug Screening