Medical Liaison

Avenues Recovery; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center, a nationwide network with a residential facility in Indianapolis, seeks a Medical Liaison for the day-to-day operations of the medical department. The role supports scheduling, documentation in EMR, and coordination with pharmacy for MAT injections and authorizations.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, coordinating care with nursing and treatment teams, and ensuring smooth operation of medical workflows.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• QMA license in Indiana preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder and/or behavioral health settings strongly preferred, with recovery-oriented care understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical personnel in daily operations of the medical department.
• Schedule medical appointments and labs, ensure records are uploaded to EMR.
• Coordinate with pharmacy for authorizations and MAT injections; ensure timely medication deliveries.
• Maintain patient records in EMR and ensure PDMP is uploaded.
• Communicate with nursing staff and treatment team; support care coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

QMA license (IN)

SUD/behavioral health experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.

Now hiring a Medical Liaison for our residential facility in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm

What You'll Do

The primary focus is to assist the medical personnel in the daily operations of the medical department.

Medical Care Protocols and Documentation

• Schedule medical appointments with the providers upon admission and follow-ups
• Schedule external appointments for patients as assigned Coordinate with the BHT for patient transportation
• Obtain records from any external appointment and upload to electronic medical record (EMR)
• Documentation of all external appointments in EMR Utilize and maintain medical tracker on a daily basis
• Schedule labs as ordered
• Maintain patient records in EMR, including but not limited to, uploading PDMP
• Clear orders from eRx for discharged patients
• Ensure pharmacy orders and prescription authorizations are completed
• Review rejected prior authorizations and document appropriately
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Coordination of Care

• Obtain and process all pharmacy authorizations, pending refills
• Obtain prior authorization for Sublocade and Vivitrol injections
• Schedule MAT injections and communicate with the nursing staff
• Ensure pharmacy delivers based on facility set-up
• Communicate with the pharmacy on any issues
• Communication and collaboration with treatment team is critical
• Notify appropriate staff of all patient concerns
• Managing supplies needed for medical department.
• Follow up and accountability for medication issues

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma
• QMA license in IN preferred
• Experience in substance use disorder (SUD) and/or behavioral health settings strongly preferred, with demonstrated understanding of recovery-oriented care and patient-centered support.

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Indianapolis is a 144 - bed detox and residential rehab facility offering drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Avenues offers an evidence-based clinical program, comprehensive medical care, and custom MAT options - consistently yielding highly effective results. Its multidisciplinary staff includes doctors, nurses, addiction specialists, counselors, and support staff, who care for each and every client in a most compassionate and dignified manner. Freshly remodeled, the facility features a clean, bright and modern design with warm and enjoyable details throughout. Its airy bedrooms, beautiful, open lounges, and recreational areas all contribute to a nurturing and healing environment.

Why Join Us

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

• 401K with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long -Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!