Medical Assistant
Porch Light Health · Denver, CO · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcare$22–$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Booking and Rescheduling Appointments
- Coordinate with patients to schedule and reschedule appointments efficiently.
- Managing Prior Authorizations
- Submit and track insurance prior authorizations to ensure timely treatment for patients.
- Patient Monitoring and Communication
- Take and record patient vitals, perform injections and blood draws, and provide ongoing communication with patients regarding their treatment.
- Insurance Liaison
- Act as the primary point of contact for insurance-related questions and issues, ensuring proper coverage for patient care.
- Provider Communication
- Maintain respectful and professional communication with providers and other medical staff.
- Clinic Administration
- Assist with administrative tasks such as managing clinic data, filing paperwork, maintaining patient records, preparing charts, lab draws, and ensuring the clinic's smooth operation.
- Accurately collect, track and record patient fee payments.
- Clinic Operations
- Assist in opening and closing the clinic, ensuring that all tasks, such as facility cleaning and paperwork management, are completed efficiently.
- Patient Education, Support and Advocacy
- Guide patients through paperwork, contracts, and medical protocols related to addiction treatment.
- Aid in recovery support services as a clinic support team.
- Partner with the CBHC treatment team to support other treatment providers, hospital Emergency Departments, harm reduction organizations, support services, and law enforcement to educate each about the availability of treatment and ensure effective linkage to services from the community.
- Lab Testing
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection following established protocols.
- Prepare and label specimens for laboratory testing.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
- The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or other relevant certification is also acceptable.
- Phlebotomy Experience
- 1 year of phlebotomy experience with lab draws (Capillary Blood Collecting) and injections is required.
- Proficiency In Microsoft & Google Suites
- Comfortable using Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Sheets, and other Google applications.
- Experience With EMR Systems
- Previous experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is preferred (at least 1 year).
- Ability To Navigate Multiple Patient Medical Record Platforms
- Capable of learning and adapting to various patient management systems.
- Strong Communication Skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, providers, and coworkers in a professional manner.
- Time Management Skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a busy clinic setting.
- Dependability And Reliability
- Must be reliable, punctual, and willing to travel to multiple rural locations as needed.
- Transportation
- Reliable transportation is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or equivalent certification.
- At least 1 year of experience with EMR systems is preferred.
- At Least 1 Year Of Phlebotomy Experience Required
- Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting, particularly methadone/addiction medicine, is a plus.
- In-person at the clinic.
- 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- M-F
- Frequent sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting with patients.
- Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies.
- This position’s pay range is $22-$25, offer based on location, experience, education and internal equity).
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- This role is anticipated to close within 30 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, PLH may keep the application period open longer.