2nd Shift Weekend - Medical Assistant

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for the 2nd shift weekend role. This position is crucial for ensuring clients are prepared for their assessments and appointments with physicians. You'll be responsible for a variety of clerical tasks that support both the medical staff and the clients, including maintaining appointment logs and communicating effectively with care team members. If you have a passion for helping others and possess strong organizational skills, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on recovery and wellness. Join a team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Competitive Salary

Training for Certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience preferred in a medical assistant role.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available).

Responsibilities

• Make clients available for physician assessments and appointments.
• Perform clerical duties to support physicians and staff.

Skills

Client Communication

Clerical Skills

HIPAA Compliance

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tablet

Phone

Computer

Job description

2nd Shift Weekend - Medical Assistant

2nd Shift Weekend - Medical Assistant

Apply locations Mountain Laurel Recovery Center time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id JR117133 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 client disclosed or observed during appointment with physicians. Answers telephones from physicians timely, prints out physician orders for nursing staff, faxes physician orders to pharmacy, as appropriate, maintains client appointment logs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
3. Knowledge of physician visit procedures.
4. 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.