Medical Assistant

Spero Health • Chattanooga, TN

12d

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The position supports the mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships” by working on an integrated team with patients receiving counseling, case management, and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health focuses on whole-person care to achieve better outcomes.

The Medical Assistant supports clinic operations and patient care, including scheduling and check-in, assisting with evaluations, recording information in the electronic health record, coordinating medication and insurance processes, and handling payments. The role also provides patients with education and resource information about medication.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

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

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, take vital signs, and 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.
• Handle cash collection and verification of benefits.
• Review the Prescription Monitoring Database.
• Provide education and resource information regarding medication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and health savings account.
• Vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% company paid.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement program with company match.
• Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement and smoking cessation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts through Tickets at Work.
• Access to federal student loan repayment assistance for clinicians through the STAR program.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED