Victory Recovery Partners is a mission-driven Outpatient Recovery Center. We are unique in that we provide a one stop location for multiple services such as Medication Assisted Treatment, Wellness, Behavioral Health, and Psychiatry under one roof. It is our mission to provide care with dignity and respect in newly built, comfortable and welcoming settings. It is an exciting time to join our team as we are expanding rapidly. Since our single location opening in Farmingville, we have opened four new programs - one located in Shirley and three in Nassau County. We intend to continue our expansion throughout Long Island and beyond so that we can increase access to high quality substance use care. It's an exciting time to become one of our employees and to grow within our organization!

We are currently looking for a certified medical assistant to join our growing team. The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to ensure a patient centered approach to care.

Essential functions of this role:

• Performs clerical duties that drive efficient patient flow
• Prepares patients for provider visits and/or procedures by taking vital signs; accurately records medical history and assessing risk factors
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider, including EKGs, Urine Drug Tests, Blood Draws, etc.
• Conducts a review of scheduled patient’s charts to assist with pre-visit planning
• Assists staff with completion of paperwork on behalf of patients including, but not limited to, prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits, entitlements, disability and any other agency inquiries as assigned
• Maintains exam rooms according to protocols. Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients’ comfort and compliance with infection control standards. Ensures all necessary supplies are stocked
• Thoroughly records information with the EMR to meet clinical requirements

Qualified Candidate : Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and must demonstrate the ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment. Excellent customer service skills required. Sensitivity to Drug/Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health Issues, HIV/AIDS, and LGBT issues essential.

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required Experience: At least 1 year experience working in a healthcare practice preferred.
• Required Certification: Medical Assistant Certification CMA (AAMA)
• Other Qualifications: Strong Computer Skills, familiarity working with EMR strongly preferred. High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills

Position: Full Time or Part Time

Hours: Work hours will include Mon-Th 5-8 and Sat 9-1.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person