Medical Assistant

Current Career • Prescott, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join the Adult Psychiatry team at our Integrated Care Clinic, located at 726 Gail Gardner Way in Prescott. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week M-F during business hours. Full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes options for company paid medical and dental plans. Training and advancement opportunities make Polara Health a great place to start or continue a career in behavioral health! POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for providing superior patient care utilizing nursing best practices. Will work in a collaborative and effective manner within an integrated team environment.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions
• Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must possess a valid Driver License
• CPI and CPR/First Aid certification required (training provided by Polara Health)
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of accredited medical assisting program.
• Certificate of Medical Assisting or higher
• Minimum 1 year, prefer 2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral/mental health preferred

Responsibilities

• Takes patient vital signs and communicates results to prescribers.
• Checks AHCCCS/MHS verification or any other eligibility requirements.
• Takes nursing calls as scheduled.
• Processes lab results, requests for medication refills/issues and requests by prescriber for transfer.
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and current documentation of contact with patients and services received/provided.
• Is proficient in Rems, Altheas, Rapid Result Tests (UDS), PFT, EKG, TMS, AIMS Testing, Med reconciliation & refills (Training protocol).
• Must be diligent with emails and voice mail transfers to RN level.
• Works at the direction of clinical teams to remove barriers and assist families to access benefits and community services.
• Always practices compliance with regard to quality measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Shift Pay (for select inpatient and residential positions)
• Educational Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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