Medical Assistant

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services • KINGMAN, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated, empathetic Medical Assistant to provide medical and administrative support to prescribing staff. The role provides effective care coordination for internal and external customers and serves as a liaison among consumers, prescribers, and other clinical staff. The position reports to the Kingman outpatient clinic and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility to work during clinic operating hours. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a nonprofit, community-based behavioral health provider with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years of experience. The organization emphasizes belonging, inclusion, connection, learning and growth, and employee wellbeing. This is a drug-free workplace; drug screening is required. The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.
• One to two years of experience in a behavioral and/or clinical setting required; consideration may be given to coursework in lieu of part of the experience requirement.
• Maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes to transport clients, based on clinic needs and requirements.
• Maintain personal auto insurance in accordance with SBH guidelines.
• Have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive it within eight weeks of hire.
• Complete required drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Take consumers’ vital signs and communicate results to telehealth prescribers as needed.
• Administer injections, perform venipuncture, and conduct EKGs as ordered.
• Make requested client contact calls for medication-related follow-up and complaint resolution.
• Coordinate care and needs in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Process lab results, medication refill and issue requests, prior authorizations, and prescriber requests.
• Complete Targeted Investment Screening and PCP coordination for all enrolled clients.
• Assist with scheduling prescriber appointments and coordinating care for clients transitioning from inpatient care.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and current documentation of consumer contacts and services received or provided.

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of paid time off during the first year, with increased accruals after continued service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance for employees.
• Company retirement contribution match of 40% up to a 10% deferral into the SB&H retirement account.
• Career development and opportunities for internal promotion.
• Tuition reimbursement and discount degree programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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