SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

POSITION: Medical Assistant (Part-Time) at the Greensburg, PA Location

Mental Health Outpatient and Drug & Alcohol Program

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**COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE (FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES) INCLUDING MEDICAL AND DENTAL**

**OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT**

**TUITION DISCOUNTS WITH PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES**

• Effectively and professionally communicates via telephone, written and web based interactions with patients.
• Schedules patients according to office guidelines.
• Answers incoming calls and returns calls to patients as directed in a professional manner.
• Completes initial processing of patients to include vital signs and initial assessments.
• Checks laboratory and other clinical results, referring all abnormal findings to appropriate staff.
• Provides therapeutic patient education as directed by clinical staff to patients, families or significant others.
• Assists the Physician Assistant and/ or Nurse Practitioner as needed in exam rooms.
• Dispenses patient supplies or prescribed medications as directed by the physician following protocols in place for dispensing these items.
• Follows OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions in clinical practice by identifying PPE needed and using that PPE as needed in the clinical setting.
• Assists in the completion of the revenue cycle by completing prior authorizations and correspondence between the agency and insurance providers.
• Acts as a liaison as needed between the office and outside providers such as pharmacies, medical supply vendors etc.
• Acts as a liaison as needed between the office and outside medical facilities such as hospitals, home care agencies, laboratories and surgical centers.
• Maintains complete and accurate records, required forms, invoices, charts files, etc. following agency documentation guidelines.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant training program Medical Assistant Certification preferred. Persons with a minimum of 2 years' actual clinical medical experience as a Medical Assistant may be considered at the discretion of the agency.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Ability to receive, understand and communicate information with effectiveness along with the ability to follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to communicate respectfully, effectively and professionally with patients and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced medical office.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner and treat patients and peers with respect.
• Ability to complete basic work on the computer utilizing the EHR, word processing programs and send and retrieve emails.
• Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid Certifications.

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