What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Hep-C Program - Georgetown, Delaware position at Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.?
BCCS is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for Our HEP-C Program in Georgetown, Delaware.
Who we are:
Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively 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 multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.
What You’ll Do as a Medical Assistant with Our HEP-C Program:
• Support our 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, 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/or 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.
Qualifications:
• REQUIRED: High School Diploma
• REQUIRED: Graduation From a Medical Assistant Program
• REQUIRED: CPR Certification
• PREFERRED: Phlebotomy Certification
• PREFERRED: 1 – 2 Years Medical Assistant Experience
Schedule:
• Monday - Friday
• 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pay:
• From $17/hour
• Commensurate with experience and education!
The compensation package for this position includes:
• 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)
• Opportunity for advancement