Medical Assistant

Spero Health, INC.; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Health Savings

Vision, Life and Disability insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) retirement program with company

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts via Tickets at Work

Job summary

Spero Health in Columbia, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our integrated care team serving patients in counseling, case management and MAT services. This role involves front-desk duties, vitals, urine drug screens, injections and coordinating care with physicians.

Travel to Dickson and Lawrenceburg 1–2 times per week is required. We value dedicated, compassionate teammates and offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• 1–3 years as a Medical Assistant or similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments.
• Answer incoming calls and check voice messages regularly.
• Check patients in/out and monitor patient flow.
• Perform urine drug screens, take vitals, assist with patient evaluations.
• Call in patient medications as directed by Physician.
• Input accurate patient information into the EHR.
• Submit prior-authorizations to insurance companies.
• Handle daily financial summary and balance payments received.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient scheduling

Phlebotomy

Injections

EHR data entry

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Insurance authorizations

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Medical Assisting program (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our awesome team!

This position is for a Medical Assistant who supports the mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships” in an integrated team with patients receiving counseling, case management and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health believes better outcomes are achieved when you treat the whole person, through integrated care. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone's life, Spero Health is the right place for you!

Position will primarily be in Columbia but travel to Dickson/Lawrenceburg 1-2 times per week

The Medical Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Answering in-coming calls and checking voice messages regularly.
• Check patients in/out, monitor patient flow.
• Perform urine drug screens, takes vitals, assist with patient evaluations.
• Call in patient medication as directed by Physician.
• Input accurate patient information into electronic health record.
• Sending prior-authorizations to insurance companies.
• Perform daily financial summary and balance of payments received.
• Responsible for cash collection and verification of benefits.
• Review the Prescription Monitoring Database.
• Provide education and resource information regarding medication.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years as a Medical Assistant (or similar type role)
• Phlebotomy and lab experience preferred
• Experience with injections preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work

LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS

• Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
• Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

• Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us

Check out our website below for more information

https://sperohealth.com/