Certified Medical Assistant
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Camden Center is a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment center that offers comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment for psychiatric and addictive disorders. Our staff is comprised of nationally recognized medical doctors, psychotherapists, and integrative medicine specialists who have been recruited as experts in their field to work with our patients. Camden Center is a medical organization established and operated by physicians, and is founded on the principles of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and respect for our patients.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The medical coordinator is responsible for providing clinical and technical support in the provision of general medical and psychiatric care to patients. This position reports directly to the Co-Medical Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core duties and responsibilities include:
- Scheduling outside medical orders and referrals
- Collecting blood and urine samples for patient’s medical care
- Coordinating medication supply and refills with case management and residential teams
- Conducting wellness intakes and checks for patients. Consists of obtaining the patient's height, weight, etc.
- Collaborating with the Medical Logistics coordinator and practitioners on protocols and patient care
- Assisting with urine drug screening and medical lab orders
- Collecting medical and medication history for new patients
- Providing support with charting, emailing, and data collection
- Obtaining release of information from appropriate providers, individuals, and facilities to obtain medical records and other relevant information
- Using tact, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality attention to detail
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism when communicating in person, by email, or by phone
- Other duties as assigned by the direct or indirect supervisor
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Certified Medical Assistant with AD in Applied Science. AAMA certification required.
- Will accept applicants with a current Medical Assistant Certificate
- At least one-year medical office experience required
- Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique when assisting with procedures
- Ability to triage medical/psychiatric problems within scope of job responsibilities
- Ability to take direction from physicians, managers, and providers, and work collaboratively with all levels of management, staff, patients, and vendors
- Interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff of diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Thorough understanding of HIPAAs regulations, requirements, and guidelines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with conflicting demands
- Professional and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor, with a belief in patient-centered care
- Ability to work with emotionally vulnerable patients and digital technology (including email and technology devices)
- Skill in establishing and maintaining complex filing systems, organizing work flow to meet deadlines, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
- Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase efficiency of office procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Professional, Microsoft Word, and various software programs
- Ability to independently perform and complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to legally work in the United States and provide documentation (2 forms of ID and/or Green Card)
- Must be able to sit and stand at length (up to 8 hours)
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to kneel, bend, and squat
40 hours/week. Pay range is $28.00-$40.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, paid and sick time off, matching 401(k), holiday pay, and a flexible spending account.
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Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: medications, medical, mental health, IOP, PHP, DBT, treatment center, healthcare