Medical Assistant

Berks Counseling Center, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine services

Paid time off

Job summary

Berks Counseling Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to serve as a liaison between patients and on-site and community providers to ensure access to coordinated care. You will perform vital sign collection, enrollment into integrated services, prior authorization, pharmacy coordination, and referrals as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a Medical Assistant degree or training, BLS certification, and the ability to work full-time within the listed hours.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant degree or training or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• 40-hour workweek within agency hours (8am–8pm/ Fri 8am–4pm; Sat as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physician evaluation by taking vitals and collecting history
• Greet patients and provide necessary instructions/directions
• Enter new patient demographics and update records for accuracy
• Review forms for accuracy per office policies
• Educate patients on medications, home care, procedures and physician instructions
• Collect and log laboratory specimens and prepare for testing

Skills

BLS certified

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Medical Assistant degree or training

High School / GED

CCMA/MA certification

Job description

Description

Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

We are a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Summary of job:

As a Medical Assistant, you will be a liaison between the patients and on-site/community providers to assure access to coordinated primary and behavioral health care. You will be responsible for physical health screenings, including collection of health vitals and enrollment into onsite integrated care services. You will also perform prior authorization, communication with pharmacies and community providers to ensure collaboration and coordination of care, referrals to specialists, and other duties as assigned.

You will…

• Prepare patients for physician evaluation by taking vital signs; height and weight; reviewing and/or recording medical history; interviewing patients and confirming purpose of visit.
• Greet patients in polite, prompt, helpful manner and provides any necessary instructions/directions.
• Obtain and enter new patient demographics; update patient information, as necessary, in the computer system to maintain accuracy of medical records and for billing purposes.
• Review all forms for accuracy and completion according to office policies prior to accepting.
• Educate patients by providing medication and home care instructions; explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians’ instructions to patients; and ask for assistance from licensed staff as appropriate.
• Collect laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

Requirements

To qualify for the position, you will need…

• Medical Assistant Degree or training and High School / GED
• Basic Life Support certified
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable.

Preferred candidates will HAVE…

• CCMA or MA certification
• One (1) year training or experience relevant to working in a medical office with mental health or substance use treatment.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish
• Community Health Workers certification
• Knowledge of or experience with trauma-informed approaches.

Physical Requirements:

• VISUAL: Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency. Must have mobility to move about the community.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.

By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:

• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision towards licensure and certifications
• Free parking

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

1. Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
2. Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
3. Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
4. Confirmation that you are not on any state or federal list that would exclude you from participation in Medicaid, Medicare or other federal healthcare programs if your role provides services under these programs.
5. Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.