TEMPORARY Medical Assistant - 12 Week Assessment

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments
• Records and verifies patients' information
• Prepares medical records on new and returning patients
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs
• Records information into patients' electronic charts
• Auxiliary work for Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner
• Takes blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Performs receptionist duties, performs secretarial tasks
• Prepares and maintains reports and records
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• File lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Certified or registered Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy 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 required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• 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 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