Behavioral Health Medical Assistant/Patient Service Rep

Healthfirst Family Care Center • Fall River, MA

2d • $21 - $24

About The Position

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. We are currently seeking a motivated, Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) Behavioral Health Medical Assistant/Patient Service Rep that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care. Behavioral Health Medical Assistant/Patient Service Rep Summary: This position is responsible for patient assessment, treatment, and general care for the patients’ visit; vital signs processing; assist primary care provider in all aspects of patient care including examinations, and procedures; registering existing and new patients according to policies and procedures that facilitate patient flow, patient information, co-payment collection, insurance verification; provide reception, patient registration and Medical Records services that support the operation of the health center; answer incoming phone calls. Schedule: Mon – Thurs 8:00 am – 5:30 pm; Fri: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Pay Range: $21.31 – $24.13 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: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program required. High School Diploma or equivalent. Health Information, Medical Office or Medical Secretary certificate preferred. Maintain current certification in CPR at the healthcare provider level of the American Heart Association. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically EPIC, preferred. Bilingual skills (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred. Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information. Competencies: 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. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients. 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. Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video . 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 Salary Description $21.31 – $24.13 per hour

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain current certification in CPR at the healthcare provider level of the American Heart Association.
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Health Information, Medical Office or Medical Secretary certificate preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically EPIC, preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• patient assessment
• treatment
• general care for the patients’ visit
• vital signs processing
• assist primary care provider in all aspects of patient care including examinations, and procedures
• registering existing and new patients according to policies and procedures that facilitate patient flow, patient information, co-payment collection, insurance verification
• provide reception, patient registration and Medical Records services that support the operation of the health center
• answer incoming phone calls

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
• employee discounts
• referral program
• reimbursable licensing fees
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED