Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Join our dedicated team as a Medical Assistant at our 1526 Walden Ave. location, where you will play a vital role in supporting our medical staff and enhancing patient care. Your expertise and compassion will help create a positive and efficient experience for our patients, ensuring the highest standards of service in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates must have an interest in working with a diverse population of adults and children with mental health and / or substance abuse issues. The Medical Assistant provides direct care and behavioral health services. Assists with prescribers, clinical therapist, and telepsychiatry visits, as necessary, and helps coordinate client flow. This person is instrumental in assisting prescribers in clinical and insurance related areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct client care, documenting history, taking vital signs, chief complaint, clarification of current medication regimen, allergies, last visit, provider seen and documenting everything in the electronic medical record
• Provides clerical support; answering phones, taking messages, assisting with client forms
• Assists in maintaining accurate electronic health records
• Assists clients and prescribers in preparation for visits
• Responsible for scheduling telepsych program and coordinating with telepsych providers
• Assists in maintaining supply of behavioral health inventory and equipment
• Helps clients to get access to available services
• As needed, will room clients and conduct PHQ9 and GAD7, if appropriate
• Maintains working knowledge of insurance coverage specifications

Education and / or Experience

Salary is $16-$18 / hour depending on education, credential and experience. We offer competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits, including medical, dental, company paid vision, company paid life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability, voluntary life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability, 401 (K) retirement savings plan with company contribution, 10 paid holiday, generous paid vacation, paid sick time, discounted pet insurance and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employer for college loan repayment through the PSLF program and other student loan forgiveness opportunities.

Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.