Evening Medical Assistant

BAART Programs is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments, and collect personal information. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment, and collecting lab samples. To be successful, you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail, along with a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information, and prepares medical records for new and returning patients
• Checks in patients, escorts them to and from the waiting room, interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information into electronic charts
• Assists Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes as needed
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens (e.g., urine, sputum) for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects rooms, equipment, and supplies using germicides
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, and prepares/maintains reports and records
• Triages/manages questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• Files lab results into appropriate binders and distributes results to counselors
• Attends weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Certified or registered Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy is required
• CPR/BCLS certification
• Familiarity with State Regulations, DEA regulations, and TJC and/or CARF Accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal skills; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with patients and demonstrate a non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population
• 1-2 years’ prior healthcare experience in a similar field and environment preferred
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Pay

Salary ranges from $22.01 to $23.01 an hour. The salary of the selected candidate will be set based on factors including experience, education, specialty, and training.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans
• Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

About the role

BAART Programs, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to delivering the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each patient achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.