What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant for our CSP Program at Post Rd position at THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC?
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?
Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive’s clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.
The ideal candidate will be results-driven, team-and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review patient records to determine status of pertinent health information.
- Work with internal and external providers to obtain pertinent health information.
- Update client medication lists.
- Data enter health information into the electronic health record.
- Work with Nurses and Prescribers to obtain prior authorizations for medications.
- Work with Practice Manager, Nurses and Prescribers to process medication refill requests.
- Maintain nursing rooms to insure adequate supplies.
- Assist in taking client vital signs when needed.
- Communicate with behavioral health teams to insure client follow through with pertinent health care.
- Provide coverage for primary care practice when needed.
- Coordinate and data enter lab reports. Print patient’s current medication list, review with the patient prior to appointment with MD/DO/CNS.
- Confirmation calls for client appointments as assigned.
- Checking phone messages screen throughout the work day and addressing messages/issues
- Verbally communicating to the providers any urgent issues.
- Work with the Practice Manager to monitor and process incoming faxes.
- Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
Requirements:
- High school diploma and two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Excellent communication skills required
- General computer experience also required
Benefits:
Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.
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