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BayMark Health Services

Certified Medical Assistant

BayMark Health Services, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States, 17701


Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant

AppleGate Recovery is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples. To be successful as a Medical Assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. An ideal candidate also demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities:

Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patientsCheck in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information intopatients' electronic chartsAssist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as neededPrepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment andsupplies using germicidesActs as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and recordsTriage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messagesFile lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselorsAttend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainingsOther duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma of GEDMinimum age requirement of 18Medical Assistant must be certified or registeredPossess CPR/BCLS certificationFamiliar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF AccreditationExcellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management softwareAbility to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.1-2 years prior healthcare experience in similar field and environmentSatisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits:

Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)Generous paid time offExcellent growth and development opportunitiesSatisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here is what you can expect from us:

AppleGate Recovery , a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

AppleGate Recovery

is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

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