Medical Assistant for OTP Clinic

MedMark Treatment Centers; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient clinic in a full-time role. You will greet patients, schedule and verify information, take vitals, and assist clinicians with treatments and lab specimens.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, with excellent interpersonal skills and a non-judgmental attitude toward substance use disorder patients. Prior healthcare experience is preferred and phlebotomy is a required skill.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required or registered with state.
• Phlebotomy experience is required for this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with patient management software preferred.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients in a substance use disorder setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and check them in for appointments.
• Record and verify patient information and update electronic charts.
• Take vital signs and assist with treatments as directed by clinicians.
• Collect lab samples and prepare rooms for examinations.
• Triage calls and manage messages and referrals.
• Maintain neat and accurate patient records and reports.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPR/BCLS

MS Office familiarity

Patient management software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

Full Time - Medical Assistant

MedMark Treatment Centers is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples.

To be successful as a Medical Assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. An ideal candidate also demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patients
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information into patients' electronic charts
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine sputum, for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and records
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• File lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma of GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• Possess CPR/BCLS certification
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF Accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.
• 1-2 years’ prior healthcare experience in similar field and environment preferred
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $18.15 to $19.15 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

BayMark Offers Excellent Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

MedMark Treatment Center a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.