Medical Assistant
Spero Health, INC.
- Location
- Onsite (Altoona, PA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Spero Health is an integrated healthcare organization specializing in outpatient care for substance use disorders. The Medical Assistant role supports an integrated team by managing patient flow, performing clinical tasks, and handling administrative duties to help patients achieve stable recovery.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health savings account
Perks
- Fitness reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
Full job details
Description
Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our awesome team!
This position is for a Medical Assistant who supports the mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships” in an integrated team with patients receiving counseling, case management and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health believes better outcomes are achieved when you treat the whole person, through integrated care. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone's life, Spero Health is the right place for you!
The Medical Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Scheduling patient appointments.
- Answering in-coming calls and checking voice messages regularly.
- Check patients in/out, monitor patient flow.
- Perform urine drug screens, takes vitals, assist with patient evaluations.
- Call in patient medication as directed by Physician.
- Input accurate patient information into electronic health record.
- Sending prior-authorizations to insurance companies.
- Perform daily financial summary and balance of payments received.
- Responsible for cash collection and verification of benefits.
- Review the Prescription Monitoring Database.
- Provide education and resource information regarding medication.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma required
- Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting preferred
Experience:
- 1-3 years as a Medical Assistant (or similar type role)
- Phlebotomy and lab experience preferred
- Experience with injections preferred
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
- Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts via Tickets at Work
LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS:
- Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
- Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
- Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us
Check out our website below for more information
https://sperohealth.com/