2nd Shift Weekend - Medical Assistant

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for the 2nd Shift Weekend role. This entry-level position involves supporting physicians by managing client appointments, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring smooth communication within the care team. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have a passion for helping others. The role offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in health care. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months experience with specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with appointments and clerical duties.
• Communicate with care team and report client behavior.
• Maintain logs and ensure equipment availability.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clerical Skills

Client Management

Knowledge of HIPAA

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tablet

Phone

Computer

Job description

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2nd Shift Weekend - Medical Assistant | Mountain Laurel Recovery Center | Westfield, Pennsylvania

About the Job:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for making clients available for physicians for assessments and appointments. Responsible for clerical duties on the nursing unit to support the physicians and staff. Communicates with other care team members as directed by physicians. Reports to nursing staff and therapists any concerning behavior of clients disclosed or observed during appointments with physicians. Answers telephones from physicians timely, prints out physician orders for nursing staff, faxes physician orders to pharmacy, as appropriate, and maintains client appointment logs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Makes clients available for physicians for assessments and appointments.
• Maintains appointments and flow of clients to maximize physicians’ time.
• Performs clerical duties on the nursing unit to support the physicians and staff.
• Communicates with other care team members, including, but not limited to nursing and therapy, as directed by physicians.
• Reports to nursing staff and therapists any concerning behavior of clients disclosed or observed during appointments with physicians.
• Answers telephone from physicians timely.
• Ensures availability to physicians during assigned timeframe.
• Prints out physician orders for nursing staff, faxes physician orders to pharmacy, as appropriate, and maintains client appointment logs.
• Schedules clients for treatment and/or testing.
• Responds to health care providers in a timely, accurate manner following HIPAA and company policies.
• Maintains tablet, phone, and computer so that equipment is readily available for physicians.
• Keeps phone available after hours for physician calls as needed.
• Maintains work environment.
• Assists BHAs if time permits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• Knowledge of physician visit procedures.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Why Mountain Laurel Recovery Center?
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Mental Health Care