MEDICAL ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

About the role

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility with 25 inpatient beds in Paris, IL, and multiple outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have served Edgar County residents since 1968 through community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we expand our services and locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris.

The Medical Assistant assists the staff and providers in patient care and workflow, combining administrative and clinical skills. This role involves communicating with and assisting in the direct care of patients and families, ensuring timely patient flow, and supporting healthcare providers to deliver optimal care across all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Understands role as part of the healthcare team and demonstrates technical skills related to the job.
• Applies computer concepts for office procedures and updates computer skills to meet job requirements.
• Performs intake of patient office visits, capturing historical and current wellness information, including screenings.
• Queues up orders and testing for authorized sign-off.
• Prioritizes incoming communications and results to manage clinical workflows.
• Assists with obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Accurately and completely documents in the electronic health record and completes forms and requisitions as indicated.
• Obtains specimens and complies with appropriate handling guidelines.
• Follows all infection control procedures.
• Practices good customer service, demonstrating a friendly and caring attitude toward patients and families.
• Maintains good rapport with co-workers and medical providers to create a pleasant work environment.
• Completes and properly documents point-of-care testing, if performed in the department.
• Inspects and ensures the physical environment is safe for patients.
• Inventories supplies and communicates needs.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary services regarding patient needs using behavioral standards.
• Actively listens and prioritizes patient requests.

Other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work variable hours and/or float to another clinic location to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks in a fast-paced, changing work environment, subject to interruptions and stress, in an organized and timely fashion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical skills for the position.

Pay

Pay ranges from $15.250/hour to $20.979/hour, based on applicable years of experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee 403(b) retirement plan.
• Health savings account with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.