Medical Assistant

Desert Sage Behavioral Health Plc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Desert Sage Behavioral Health Plc in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Receptionist. The ideal candidate will have Medical Assistant Certification with experience in crisis situations, strong customer service skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include managing patient intake, coordinating care, and ensuring respectful communication with patients and staff. The position offers competitive compensation and a positive work environment, with career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with persons in crisis.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clear all phone messages.
• Check email and all platforms throughout the day.
• Greet and treat patients with respect and empathy.
• Confirm patients for the next day.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant/Receptionist to join our team! An empathic individual with competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive patient care experience and work environment. Takes part in the daily review and process of internal and self-referrals for behavioral services. Provides coordinated care to a variety of patients enrolled in Behavioral Health services, and functions as part of the interdisciplinary care team by providing education and case management directly to patients and support to Practitioners and/or Behavioral Providers. Performs intake triage, assists patients with mental health screenings, vitals, and referrals to labs. Coordinate with clinic managers and their front/back office services regarding services provided by our clinic. Communicate with staff and providers in an appropriate and respectful way, perform a variety of technical and office support assignments and to do related work as required during our weekend 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clear all phone messages
• Check email
• Check all platforms throughout the day
• Check fax/copier machine
• Greet and treat patients with respect and empathy
• Make sure front desk is always attended to
• Confirm patients for the next day
• Documents vitals, screening results, patient history and personal information into EHR as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification and experience working with persons in crisis is preferred.
• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail