Medical Support Assistant (Mental Health) - Penobscot Pediatrics

Are you a kind, empathetic individual who thrives in schedule management and working quality reports to support patient access? Are you looking for a role where you can utilize your talents and make a positive impact? PCHC’s Penobscot Pediatrics is looking for a Medical Support Assistant to support our Mental Health needs. As an MSA, you’ll manage provider schedules, proactively fill appointment schedules and maximize patient access. You’ll need a full working knowledge of the daily operations of a clinical office, and will establish and maintain relationships with patients, employees, and the public. Every moment at PCHC is a chance to make a difference in our patient's lives, and as an MSA, you play a huge part in that! Apply today!

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Schedule: Full-time, Monday-friday, 7am-3:30pm

Highlights of the Position:

• Provides high-quality customer service to our patients and staff.
• Proactively manages Mental Health schedules while balancing schedule templates and patient preferences.
• Collaborates with administrative and clinical teams to identify ways to improve patient access and experience.
• Strategizes with all levels of staff to ensure patients receive care when access or practice resources may be limited.
• Supports clinical desktops; liaisons between all teams.
• Processes referrals and verifies insurance benefits to ensure services are covered.
• Completes the registration process for patients at check-in and check-out as assigned, collecting copays as required, and ensuring patient demographics, insurance information, and forms are updated and in compliance.
• Utilizes quality reports to outreach and schedule patients who have missed appointments and/or who need care.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits

• PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with integrated services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more! 

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Patient Service Representative or equivalent experience preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 1 years, with 3 years of experience preferred, in medical office setting required.
• Strong customer service skills required.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.