Geriatric Mental Health Medical Assistant & Care Coordinator

Jewish Association Serving the Aging; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision

401(k)/403(b) retirement plan

Four weeks vacation

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA) in The Bronx, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for its geriatric mental health clinic. The role supports clinical operations, patient intake, and coordination across satellite sites, with duties spanning scheduling, records, and front-desk tasks.

The ideal candidate has a CMA or equivalent degree, 1–2 years in healthcare, strong computer and EHR skills, and a patient-centered, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a clinic or healthcare setting.
• Computer proficiency; experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.
• A pleasant, welcoming demeanor with client, family, and colleague interaction.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, able to work independently under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Balance client-facing interactions with clinical and administrative support to keep the clinic running smoothly.
• Clinical & Care Support: obtain medical histories and docs; guide intake paperwork and consents.
• Care Coordination: collaborate with external providers, insurers, and pharmacies.
• Scheduling Mastery: manage schedules for clinicians across satellite clinics via the EHR system.
• Client Reception & Check-In: greet, verify insurance, collect co-pays, arrange transportation.
• Administrative Operations: respond to calls, emails, faxes; process record requests; file and scan.
• Office Maintenance: order supplies, manage inventories, ensure waiting area remains welcoming.
• Team Collaboration: participate in meetings, supervision, and trainings.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Formation

CMA or Bachelor’s degree

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA) in The Bronx, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for its geriatric mental health clinic. The role supports clinical operations, patient intake, and coordination across satellite sites, with duties spanning scheduling, records, and front-desk tasks.

The ideal candidate has a CMA or equivalent degree, 1–2 years in healthcare, strong computer and EHR skills, and a patient-centered, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.