Medical Assistant

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare

EAP counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Medical Assistant for a first-shift role based in Sharon Hill, PA. You will collect health metrics on admission and during medication checks, entering data into Avatar EHR while supporting psychiatrists and the care team.

The ideal candidate has an accredited MA program, at least 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting, and proficiency with EHR and MS Office. Great benefits and a strong team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (AMT/RMA) and MA certificate.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical assistant, preferably in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection of health measures (height, weight, BMI, BP) on admission and as required.
• Enter data into Avatar EHR and support psychiatry staff.
• Assist clinicians (psychiatrists, physicians) and other team members to ensure quality patient care and efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely data entry across tasks.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Phlebotomy certification

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate (AMT/RMA)

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EHR (Avatar)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aMedical Assistantto join our team inSharon Hill, Delaware County - PA.

This role is first shift, Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:00p.

Earn $19.24/hr.!

Position Details

The position will be responsible for obtaining physical health measure information (e.g., height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, etc.) from individuals upon admission to Merakey’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), prior to medication checks with psychiatric staff, and at other times depending upon program requirements. The medical assistant will need to be able to complete data entry into Avatar, Merakey's Electronic Health Record (EHR), and support psychiatry staff.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support to Psychiatrists, Physicians, and Medical Directors on a daily basis that allows for the treating physician to provide the highest quality of client care while maintaining the appropriate administrative support. The Medical Assistant works directly with the supported Psychiatrists, Physicians, RN, LPN, and Medical Director as well as business office, administrative, and clinical team to accomplish their daily tasks.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package -https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.Click here to watch a video about Merakey.Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited program, for example, (AMT) or (RMA) with a Medical Assistant Certificate.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum l year of experience working as a medical assistant, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
• Computer knowledge (for instance, use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and data entry experience is required.) Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent organization and written and verbal communication skills.
• Quality documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to effectively meet competing priorities within expected timeframes.
• Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.