Medical Assistant - Psychiatry

Avance Care; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avance Care is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Psychiatry department in Durham, NC. This full-time role involves assisting healthcare providers and ensuring a positive patient experience in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have relevant certifications and at least one year of experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

8-hour weekday shifts with no weekends

Qualifications

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam/treatment rooms.
• Triage patients as necessary.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Resilience

Education

CMA, CCMA, RMA, or EMT certification

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Overview

Exciting Career Opportunity with Avance Care!

Join our rapidly expanding network of 37 practice locations in the Triangle Area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), the Charlotte Region, and Wilmington, NC.

Avance Care is dedicated to elevating the standard of healthcare. As one of North Carolina's largest networks of independent primary care practices, we offer comprehensive services to support the physical, mental, and emotional health of our patients.

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in patient care, assisting our healthcare providers and ensuring a positive, efficient experience for every patient.

Benefits

• This is a full-time role involving 8-hour weekday shifts with no weekends!
• The position will support 2 providers, so we are looking for an adaptable team player who is willing to contribute wherever needed.
• Our clinic operates in a busy, fast-paced environment, and we seek a candidate who thrives under such conditions.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Selected Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam/treatment rooms
• Triage patients as necessary
• Record patient data prior to the physician's visit
• Assist physicians with exams and a wide variety of procedures
• Administer medications
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed
• Maintain proper disinfection protocols
• Complete prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic imaging
• Phone in prescriptions and distribute proper medications as ordered by the provider

Candidates should preferably have one of the following certifications: CMA, CCMA, RMA, or EMT, along with at least one year of Medical Assistant experience.

Other Priorities

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
• Growth mindset
• Flexibility and resilience

If you are excited to join a growing organization focused on changing the way healthcare is delivered to patients in North Carolina, please submit your resume.

Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care