Medical Assistant (OAR)

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. 

OAR Medical Assistant Summary:

The Opioid and Alcohol Recovery (OAR) Medical Assistant reports to the Behavioral Health Director. Direct patient care responsibilities include vital signs processing; assist provider(s) and RN care manager as needed, informs providers of any abnormal findings while processing the patient; prescription refills; ensuring labs, test results and hospital records are accessible to the provider; ensure patient encounter is documented accurately in the EMR; and monitor patient progress throughout the recovery plan. Data entry into EIM/ESM, assistance with setting up medication deliveries for medications administered in the health center. This role also participates in case management planning, and coordination of all physical, behavioral and support services for patients.

Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pay Range: $20.97 – $25.16 per hour*

*The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits:

3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Required Qualifications: 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program are required. 
2. Medical Assistant Certification through the AAMA, NHA or CCMA required. 
3. Maintain current certification in CPR at the healthcare provider level of the American Heart Association required. 
4. Prior experience working in the behavioral health field and substance use is a plus. 
5. Health Information, Medical Office or Medical Secretary preferred. 
6. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred. 
7. Bilingual skills (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred. 
8. Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.

Competencies:

1. High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience. 
2. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team. 
3. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients. 
4. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. 

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.