Medical Assistant - Physicians Clinic

Administrative duties of the Medical Assistant include answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients' medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for referrals and laboratory services, and handling billing and patient payments. Clinical duties of the Medical Assistant include taking patient medical history, obtaining and recording vital signs, and collecting urine specimens. Also provides services to CCBHC clients.

Essential Functions: 

Clinical Duties and Patient Care:  

• Provides an atmosphere of customer service by assuring that clients are treated in a friendly and respectful manner. 
• Obtains vital signs and communicates information to Prescribers (duty as a clinical team member). 
• Assists nurse with patient assistant programs. 
• Responsible for medication management and documentation and Patient Communications and Information 

General Office duties and functions:  

• Pulls medical records 
• Files medical record documents 
• Assists front desk staff with answering phones 
• Checks clients in and out. 
• Schedules and reschedules client appointments  
• Logs charts, etc. 

Staff Development: 

• Remains current with annual training and other related requirements  
• Participates in skill enhancement activities. 
• Responsible for National Outcomes Measures (NOMs) assessment for CCBHC clients. 
• Floats and provides coverage to all outpatient clinics as needed.  
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience: 

• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred. 

OR 

• Certified Nursing Assistant with Current Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in measuring and recording vital signs/weights required. 
• State Certification/Registration and BLS. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to provide safe and reliable transportation
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn and use basic computer programs and electronic health records
• BLS: training provided

We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and Telehealth
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral bonuses
• State-sponsored pension program