Medical Assistant / Medical Technician

Pyramid Healthcare•Langhorne, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Medical Assistants play a key role in delivering medical care, supporting medical staff, and ensuring seamless operations at the facility.

Requirements

Medical Assistant degree/certification or equivalent preferred.
Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health settings is preferred.
Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations and applicable laws/regulations, DDAP, CARF.
General office skills and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and complete documentation and filing to support medical staff.
Complete medical records accurately and timely.
Assist with the admissions and consent process for clients, and provide ongoing support during medical appointments.
Obtain and document vital signs and urine screens for medical team review.
Complete lab requisitions upon admission and as needed; monitor outcomes and review with the medical team.
Create and distribute client packets.
Maintain a safe physical environment for all clients.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients; communicate and document changes in client status effectively.
Support prior authorization and medication ordering processes as needed.
Schedule follow-up medical appointments and make external referrals for clients as directed by the medical team.
Perform all other duties as assigned.