Medical Assistant

Overview

Description BCCS is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our HEP-C Program.

Who We Are Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that helps members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance quality of life by providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV, and related diagnoses and challenges.

• Support medical providers and nurses while adhering to high professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Interview clients, assist with medical exams, collect vital signs, document medications and allergies, perform EKGs, obtain blood draws, collect and process specimens, and order supplies.
• Coordinate physical and behavioral health needs for individuals with HCV and other health conditions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients enrolled in the Rapid Hepatitis C Treatment Program.
• Coordinate all aspects of the treatment plan, including scheduling appointments, labs, referrals and follow-ups. Track treatment milestones on a spreadsheet.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacies and insurance companies to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Create and submit prior authorizations for medications when needed.
• Perform Rapid Fingerstick tests.
• Collect drug screens and accurately record results.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in electronic health records.
• Assist the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) with daily duties.
• Help clients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Monitor urine drug screens (UDS) and complete appropriate documentation and processing of specimens for the laboratory.
• Prepare and maintain the lab/phlebotomy area.
• Collect and process specimens, including urine, blood, and saliva, as needed.
• Prepare clients for physical exams.
• Verify information, record medical history, medications, and allergies; confirm visit purpose and obtain vital signs and other pertinent data before the medical provider visit.
• Enter data in the client’s chart, including lab results and breathalyzer results as needed.
• Secure client information and maintain confidentiality.
• Complete any tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Schedule appointments for providers when requested and track follow-up needs. Schedule annual physicals and 180-day follow-ups, and other appointments as directed.
• Contact clients for follow up as directed by the medical provider or supervisor.
• Operate and maintain the facility and equipment safely.
• Comply with all BCCS policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective environmental and infection control practices, including the use of PPE.
• Maintain and inventory supplies and equipment, ensuring essential supplies are ordered on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator, ADON, DON or the Medical Provider.

• REQUIRED:
  
  High School Diploma
• REQUIRED:
  
  Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program
• REQUIRED:
  
  CPR Certification
• PREFERRED:
  Phlebotomy Certification
• PREFERRED: 1 – 2 Years Medical Assistant Experience

• Monday - Friday
• 2-3 days at the Milford location – 769 East Masten Circle, Milford, DE 19963
• 3-4 days at the Georgetown location – 10 N Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947
• 5:30 a.m.
  
  - 1:30 p.m.

• From $17/hour
• Commensurate with experience and education

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• No weekends
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Opportunities for advancement