Medical Assistant/Medication Technician

Description

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute is looking for highly motivated full time Medical Assistant for a fast-paced mental health/substance abuse treatment facility to assist the Nurse Practitioner with scheduling patient's treatments, administering oral and injectable medications, invoicing treatments, collecting payments.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

• Scribe and communicate pertinent information to/from providers
• Obtain medication authorizations and appeals
• Medication refills/requests with local pharmacy staff
• Administer oral and inject-able medications
• Document all medication updates / changes in Electronic Health Records
• Attention to detail with the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others
• Excellent communication skills, positive customer service skills, strong time management skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Assists in other Administrative Department tasks / duties as necessary
• Inventory management experience
• High level of professionalism
• Data Entry, Excel, and POS skills (1-2 years)
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience in giving injections
• Basic insurance knowledge is required
• Upbeat, positive and professional attitude
• Flexible to take on new responsibilities/tasks as they come
• Knowledge and desire to learn about insurance, Medication and prior authorizations.
• Microsoft Excel and Word
• Electronic Health Record experience preferred
• 2 years in the medical field, Mental Health experience preferred
• Understand and comply with HIPAA and maintain professionalism at all times.
• CPR and First Aid Certification Required.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred; or
• Minimum two years of experience, including one year of experience in behavioral health care, preferred.
• Attainment of at least 18 years of age
• A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results
• Current CPR/ First Aid certification.
• D.L. Required
  
  

Eeoc Statement

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60- 1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Medical Specialty

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience working with adults with severe mental illness or substance abuse issues, or dual diagnosis?
  
  

Experience

• EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
• Vital signs: 2 years (Required)
• Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)
• administering injections: 1 year (Required)
  
  

License/Certification

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
  
  

Salary Description

$23.00-$25.00