Full Time (40 hours/week)
Hourly pay: $18.00
POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Valley Health Services
REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor
SCHEDULE: Determined on a case by case basis
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and to the extent permitted by Federal and State regulations, the primary functions of this position is to assist the prescribers in their roles.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Screen client telephone calls regarding questions and concerns with medical issues.
2. Gather appropriate information during the client pre-visit.
3. Assist the psychiatric prescribers and nurses to the extent permitted by Federal and State regulations.
4. Complete insurance authorizations for medications and others services as needed.
5. Complete all documentation in a timely manner according to FCS policy.
6. 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.
7. Perform those duties specific and customary to the service unit in which assigned.
8. Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 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.
2. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:Medical assistant diploma/certification preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Prior mental health experience is desired.
AxessPointe Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving residents of Summit and Portage Counties in Akron, Barberton and Kent. An FQHC is a not-for-profit corporation that delivers primary medical, dental and preventive health services in medically underserved areas. AxessPointe also provides behavioral health and OB-GYN services.
At AxessPointe Community Health Centers, our services are patient-centered and quality-focused, resulting in improved patient health outcomes. We partner with community agencies to improve the ability of our patients to receive all the services available in our region to assist them in achieving their health goals.
Our goal is to be your access point to improved wellness and optimal health. Our health team is available to help you become a healthier you, a person positioned to enjoy a life balanced with well-being and vitality.
