Medical Assistant Position in Tempe- SMI - Primary Care/Behavioral Health- Near Loop 202/ Priest Dr (8519)

Terros Health • Tempe, AZ

16d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is a healthcare company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life! Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media. Terros Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Tempe, AZ location. This is a Full-Time position with 40 hours/week, working 4-10 hour shifts. The location is near Loop 202 / Priest. We offer a Full Benefits Package, including 401K, and generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks) plus 1 Floating Holiday. This is an Integrated Care Location offering both Primary Care and Mental Health Services on-site. Primary Care Experience is a Plus, and NextGen Experience is a Plus. We offer EXCELLENT COMPENSATION ($17.87-$21+ / hour, depending on years of experience). Additional Language Differential Pay is available for Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL: $1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually).

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma and/or Certificate Required.
• EMR experience: NextGen preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a Drug Screen and TB Test

Nice To Haves

• Primary Care Experience is a Plus
• NextGen Experience is a Plus
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. (Additional Language Differential Pay)

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing services as a medical assistant to patients in need of medical services for the purpose of establishing and reaching appropriate treatment goals.
• Prepares patients for examinations, takes medical histories, assists the physician during the examination, explains medical procedures to patients.
• Coordinates the appropriate client information with the behavioral health and other specialty care offices.
• Follows up on the pharmacy, clients, staff and all other parties phone calls and coordinates a response back based on the consult with the medical staff.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge, skill, and coordination of services for this position.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, greets patients, and may create correspondence.
• May assume any, or all of the general clerical duties within the office.
• Follows up accordingly/promptly on clients requests via phone/letter at the direction of medical practitioners.
• May coordinate with the involved parties on behalf of the client.
• Updates patient files, schedules medical tests, and arranges for hospital admissions.
• Follows up on missed medical appointments to appropriately re-engage the patients.
• Seeks appropriate clinical supervision to ensure the provision of effective supportive services.
• Establishes appropriate patient documentations, applications, forms that conform to agency guidelines, audit tools best professional practice, and State licensing regulations.
• Completes client documentations within the established guidelines including but not limited to completion of progress notes on the date of service; completes medical intake paperwork and submits on date of service.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package, including 401K
• Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks)
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Floating Holiday each calendar year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movies and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree