Medical Assistant

Spero Health • Owensboro, KY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its team in Owensboro, Kentucky. The role supports the organization’s mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships” by working as part of an integrated team serving patients receiving counseling, case management, and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health’s approach is to treat the whole person through integrated care.

The Medical Assistant helps coordinate patient visits and clinic operations, performs screenings and basic clinical support, maintains accurate electronic health records, assists with medication-related processes, and supports insurance and payment administration. The position also provides patients with education and resource information regarding medication.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One to three 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.
• Phlebotomy and laboratory experience.
• Experience with injections.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments.
• Answer incoming calls and regularly check voice messages.
• Check patients in and out and monitor patient flow.
• Perform urine drug screens, take vitals, 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.
• Collect cash and verify 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 via Tickets at Work.
• Access to federal student loan repayment assistance through the STAR program for clinicians.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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