Medical Assistant

Spero Health, Inc.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Wellness program

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

Spero Health, Inc. in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our integrated care team. You will support scheduling, patient intake, vitals, urine drug screens, and EHR data entry while assisting clinicians and coordinating with insurance processes.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a Medical Assistant role, CPR certification, and a preference for graduates of an accredited Medical Assisting program. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments.
• Answer incoming calls and check voice messages regularly.
• Check patients in/out and monitor patient flow.
• Perform urine drug screens and take vitals.
• Call in patient medications as directed by Physician.
• Input accurate patient information into the electronic health record.
• Send prior-authorizations to insurance companies.
• Daily cash collection and verification of benefits.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assisting program preferred

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Scheduling software

Job description

Description

Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our awesome team in Cookeville, TN!

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!

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