Medical Assistant

About the role

MedMark Treatment Centers 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.

An ideal candidate demonstrates 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 on new and returning patients.
• Checks in patients, escorts patients to and from the waiting room, interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information into patients' electronic charts.
• Assists Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens such as urine and sputum for laboratory testing.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies using germicides.
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, and prepares and maintains reports and records.
• Triages/manages questions, phone contacts, and fax messages.
• Files lab results into appropriate binders and distributes lab 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.
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered.
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• Possess CPR/BCLS certification.
• Familiar 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; demonstrate a non-judgmental and 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Excellent growth and development opportunities.
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic.

About Us

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