Medical Assistant PRN

Pyramid Healthcare•Charlotte Hall, MD

15d•$15 - $19•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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Active certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants in lieu of high school diploma/GED.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting preferred.
Experience as a Medical Assistant through employment or a successful internship preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and complete documentation and filing as needed to support medical staff at the facility.
Complete medical records accurately and efficiently.
Assist with admissions and the consent process for clients, providing ongoing support during medical appointments.
Obtain vital signs and urine screens, documenting outcomes appropriately for medical team review.
Complete lab requisitions upon admission and as needed, monitoring outcomes and reviewing with the medical team as necessary.
Create and distribute client packets efficiently.
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.