What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Astra Behavioral Health?
POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR: Director of Therapeutic Services
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide patient care with a breakthrough treatment modality for the treatment of depression. This position will be focused on working as a coordinator for our TMS program. In this position you will administer and manage the specific clinical services, interact regularly with patients.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant Certification Preferred. A minimum 1 year of experience working in the mental health field is preferred. Previous experience working with Prior Authorizations is a must.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete prior authorizations for TMS services, complete benefits investigations, work with insurance companies to coordinate services.
- Schedule consultations for TMS candidates.
- Work directly with the treating physician to schedule mapping appointments and keep schedule organized.
- Schedule and administer daily treatments to patients and monitor for medical symptoms during treatments.
- Explain TMS procedures to patients.
- Work directly with clinicians to educate them on the benefits of TMS and the criteria needed for patients to receive treatment.
- Network within the community to market and grow TMS program.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain the TMS website and electronic referrals.
- Scan and upload TMS documents into charts.
- Communicate with Neurostar representative as needed.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person