Medical Assistant

BrightView; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k matching

Training and certification programs

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

BrightView Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support high-quality patient care by following treatment program policies and procedures. You will perform lab procedures under supervision, assist with planning, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patient needs, and ensure compliant documentation in the EMR.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, adherence to HIPAA, and commitment to patient-centered care with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Empathy and compassion to support patients in recovery.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Prior harm reduction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely and efficient patient flow during visits.
• Perform administrative duties to support patient flow.
• Prepare specimens for shipping in accordance with best practices.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and a sanitary workspace.
• Document and input information into the EMR accurately.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Empathetic and compassionate

Team-player

Adaptable and agile

Technologically capable with MS Office

HIPAA familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join our team at BrightView Health as a Medical Assistant and contribute to providing high-quality patient care by following established treatment program policies and procedures. As a Medical Assistant, you will adhere to current medical standards and practices while utilizing your medical skills for planning, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patient needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing laboratory procedures in accordance with best practices, all under appropriate supervision.

• PATIENT CARE
• Facilitate timely and efficient patient flow for the duration of their visit.
• Perform administrative duties to support patient flow as assigned.
• Prepare specimens for shipping.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of laboratory supplies and a sanitary, organized work environment.
• Provide input on overall treatment philosophy, treatment services, and patient care.
• COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION
• Communicate with various teams regarding patient appointments.
• Attend required meetings/huddles and collaboration within center team.
• Consult team members on lab testing, results, and patient issues.
• DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE
• Ensure timely and accurate collection of laboratory specimens consistent with federal and state regulations.
• Timely review, posting, and dissemination of laboratory results.
• Complete timely and comprehensive documentation into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Maintain new and existing patient accounts, including insurance and billing information.

Knowledge Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Natural problem solver, looks for solutions to best meet patient needs with a sense of urgency
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes. Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc) preferred
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired.
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.
• EXPERIENCE
• 2+ years of prior medical assistant experience preferred.
• EDUCATION
• High School Diploma or equivalent

BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH BENEFITS AND PERKS

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.