Medical Assistant

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Careers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Arizona is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Broadway OP Clinic. The role involves providing medical and administrative support, including taking vital signs, administering injections, and coordinating client care. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, complete a medical assistant training program, and possess 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting. This position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

3 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance

40% company match for retirement

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 21 years of age required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a behavioral and/or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs and communicates results to prescribers.
• Administers injections, venipuncture, and EKGs.
• Processes lab results requests for medication refills.

Skills

EMR Systems

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Vital Signs Experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Completion of a Medical Assistant training program

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Athenahealth

Job description

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizonas oldest and largest nonprofit communitybased providers of behavioral health services. We offer an array of programs to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve. SB&H is a wellestablished voice in the community with more than 115 sites over one thousand employees and 40 years experience.

We are seeking a fulltime Medical Assistant to join our Broadway OP Clinic. This location provides mental health treatments including medication monitoring and assistance for persons with addictions.

The Medical Assistant will work inoffice MondayFriday standard business hours (no evenings weekends or holidays).

Job Preview at a Glance :

The Medical Assistant will report to Front Office Supervisor. Position will be responsible for medical and administrative support. In addition the position will provide care and coordination to clients.

Responsibilities :

• Takes vital signs and communicates results to prescribers.
• Administers injections venipuncture and EKGs.
• Makes requested client contact calls for medication related followup and complaint resolution.
• Processes lab results requests for medication refills / issues prior authorizations and requests from prescribers.
• Completes Targeted Investment Screening and PCP coordination for all enrolled clients.
• Assists with scheduling prescriber appointments and coordination for clients who are transitioning from inpatient care.
• Maintains accurate thorough and current documentation of contact with consumers and services received / provided.

Qualifications :

• 21years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.
• One to Two years of experience in a behavioral and / or clinical setting required.
• 3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Lowcost medical dental and vision insurance shortterm / longterm disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing nonprofit communitybased provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area rural Maricopa County Gila Pinal Mohave Coconino and Yavapai Counties. We are a wellestablished voice in the community with more than 115 sites over one thousand employees and 40 years experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging a culture where every individuals unique perspectives backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and valued.

Were committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued personal journeys are respected and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate lifechanging services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program were committed to :

• Voice & Visibility ensuring every team members ideas experiences and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth leadership and advancement while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection building authentic meaningful relationships across backgrounds roles and experiences knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth providing opportunities for ongoing development empathy and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety prioritizing the mental emotional and psychological safety of every person recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission values and services please review our website at is a drugfree workplace drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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