Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist

SaVida Health; Millinocket (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Millinocket seeks a Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist to support patient care and administrative tasks. The role involves greeting patients, managing appointments, and assisting with medical procedures. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and familiarity with medical practices, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care in addiction treatment.

Qualifications

• Assessment Testing is part of the application process.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and greeting all patients in person and by telephone.
• Scheduling and canceling appointments, ensuring balanced schedules.
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, including urine collection.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Athena EMR

Job description

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About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management, and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.

Position Details

• Location: Millinocket, ME
• Type: Full-Time

Description

• Welcoming and greeting all patients in person and by telephone
• Verifying patient insurance
• Collecting co-pays and co-insurance payments
• Updating demographics and insurance information in the EMR
• Obtaining prior authorizations and referrals when necessary
• Obtaining appropriate Release of Information signatures as needed
• Answering the phone with proper etiquette and documentation, recording messages
• Maintaining a clean, organized reception area compliant with HIPAA
• Facilitating patient flow and communication with staff and patients
• Scheduling and canceling appointments, ensuring balanced schedules
• Calling patients for urine drug screening and documenting
• Directing issues to the appropriate administrator/provider
• Preparing patients for examinations and assisting providers during appointments
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, including urine collection
• Obtaining vital signs
• Generating lab orders within EMR (Athena system)
• Reprinting requisitions for blood work
• Managing supplies and coordinating delivery
• Tracking and managing lab reports in EMR

Position Requirements

• Assessment Testing is part of the application process. You will receive an email with a link to complete the test.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant school is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience with Athena EMR is a plus
• Familiarity with electronic prescribing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral treatment guidelines and policies

Additional Information

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.