Medical Assistant & Receptionist — Addiction Care

SaVida Health; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SaVida Health in Bennington, VT seeks a Medical Assistant/Receptionist to greet patients, verify insurance, collect payments and maintain EMR accuracy. You will support the clinical team, schedule appointments, and ensure HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes patient flow, lab specimen handling, and basic Excel/Word usage, with Athena EMR experience considered a plus. A full-time schedule, onsite duties, and a commitment to compassionate care are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience with EMR systems and patient data entry.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing basics.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and by phone, ensuring a friendly, efficient flow.
• Verify insurance, collect co-pays, and update demographics in EMR.
• Schedule, cancel, and manage appointments while balancing provider time.
• Prepare patients for visits and assist providers as needed.
• Obtain lab specimens, vital signs, and generate lab orders in EMR.

Skills

Greeting patients

Insurance verification

Co-pays collection

EMR data entry

Phone etiquette

HIPAA compliance

Appointment scheduling

Lab specimen handling

Education

Medical Assistant diploma/cinal

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Athena EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SaVida Health in Bennington, VT seeks a Medical Assistant/Receptionist to greet patients, verify insurance, collect payments and maintain EMR accuracy. You will support the clinical team, schedule appointments, and ensure HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes patient flow, lab specimen handling, and basic Excel/Word usage, with Athena EMR experience considered a plus. A full-time schedule, onsite duties, and a commitment to compassionate care are expected.