Medical Assistant

Spero Health•Scranton, PA

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About The Position

Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships.” The role works as part of an integrated team serving patients receiving counseling, case management, and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health emphasizes whole-person care to achieve better outcomes. The Medical Assistant supports clinic operations and patient care, including appointment scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, monitoring patient flow, conducting urine drug screens, taking vital signs, assisting with patient evaluations, and providing medication education and resource information. The position also handles patient records, medication requests as directed by a physician, insurance prior authorizations, payment collection and verification, and daily financial reconciliation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One to three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
Phlebotomy and laboratory experience.
Experience with injections.

Responsibilities

Schedule patient appointments.
Answer incoming calls and check voice messages regularly.
Check patients in and out and monitor patient flow.
Perform urine drug screens and take vital signs.
Assist with patient evaluations.
Call in patient medication as directed by a physician.
Enter accurate patient information into the electronic health record.
Send prior authorizations to insurance companies.
Perform the daily financial summary and balance payments received.
Collect cash payments and verify benefits.
Review the Prescription Monitoring Database.
Provide education and resource information regarding medication.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance, 100% company paid.
Disability insurance, 100% company paid.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays.
401(k) retirement program with company match.
Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement and smoking cessation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Discounts via Tickets at Work.
Federal student loan repayment assistance available to clinicians through STAR-approved organization programs.
Opportunities for career growth.