Medical Assistant – Counseling Office – Full-Time
| Company | AxessPointe Community Health Centers |
|---|---|
| Location | Kent, OH, USA |
| Salary | $18 – $18 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Skills and experience working with a general client population within a medical setting.
- Broad knowledge in behavioral health disorders and treatment specifically psychotropic medications and side effects.
- Experience working on an electronic health record and e-scribing system.
- Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).
- Medical assistant diploma/certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screen client telephone calls regarding questions and concerns with medical issues.
- Gather appropriate information during the client pre-visit.
- Assist the psychiatric prescribers and nurses to the extent permitted by Federal and State regulations.
- Complete insurance authorizations for medications and others services as needed.
- Complete all documentation in a timely manner according to FCS policy.
- Communicate in a timely and accurate manner all client-related issues and concerns to all other staff providing service to the client to ensure coordination of care.
- Perform those duties specific and customary to the service unit in which assigned.
- Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior mental health experience is desired.