Medical Assistant/Medication Technician

Thrive Medical Specialists A Professional Corporat•Oceanside, CA

12h•$23 - $25

About The Position

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute is looking for highly motivated full time Medical Assistant for a fast-paced mental health/substance abuse treatment facility to assist the Nurse Practitioner with scheduling patient's treatments, administering oral and injectable medications, invoicing treatments, collecting payments.

Requirements

High level of professionalism
Data Entry, Excel, and POS skills (1-2 years)
Experience in giving injections
Basic insurance knowledge is required
Upbeat, positive and professional attitude
Flexible to take on new responsibilities/tasks as they come
Knowledge and desire to learn about insurance, Medication and prior authorizations.
Microsoft Excel and Word
Electronic Health Record experience preferred
2+ years in the medical field, Mental Health experience preferred
Understand and comply with HIPAA and maintain professionalism at all times.
CPR and First Aid Certification Required.
High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred; or
Minimum two years of experience, including one year of experience in behavioral health care, preferred.
Attainment of at least 18 years of age
A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results
Current CPR/ First Aid certification.
D.L. Required
EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
Vital signs: 2 years (Required)
Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)
administering injections: 1 year (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)

Responsibilities

Scribe and communicate pertinent information to/from providers
Obtain medication authorizations and appeals
Medication refills/requests with local pharmacy staff
Administer oral and inject-able medications
Document all medication updates / changes in Electronic Health Records
Attention to detail with the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others
Excellent communication skills, positive customer service skills, strong time management skills
Must have reliable transportation
Assists in other Administrative Department tasks / duties as necessary
Inventory management experience