Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Health Care Resource Centers is seeking a dedicated, organized Certified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient clinic. The role involves greeting patients, scheduling appointments, collecting personal information, measuring vital signs, assisting practitioners, and collecting lab samples.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule intake appointments, record and verify patients’ information, and prepare medical records for new and returning patients.
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from the waiting room, interview patients, and measure vital signs. Record information into patients’ electronic charts.
• Assist the Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed.
• Obtain blood specimens and collect nonblood specimens such as urine and sputum for laboratory testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfect treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies using germicides.
• Act as receptionist, perform secretarial duties, and prepare and maintain 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered.
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and 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.
• Ability to 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 a 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.

COVID-19 considerations: Everyone will be asked to comply with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County, and City.

What you can expect from us: Health Care Resource Centers is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each patient achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Health Care Resource Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider