Part Time Medical Assistant- Elmwood Park,IL

Stella Mental Health • Elmwood Park, IL

1h • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Stella Mental Health is seeking a bright, hardworking, and driven part-time Medical Assistant for its Oak Park (Elmwood Park) clinic. This in-person role supports outpatient mental health care and works closely with mental health providers in a team-based setting. The position offers an opportunity to develop skills in innovative therapeutic modalities, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and ketamine therapy; training on the TMS device will be provided to the right candidate.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Current CPR and BLS certifications.
• Experience with TMS.
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Social perceptiveness and a service-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
• Ability to commute to Oak Park (Elmwood Park), IL.
• Able to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer, lift 15 pounds at times, and access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Take medical and psychiatric histories.
• Answer patient questions.
• Operate the TMS device for depression and OCD treatments.
• Check vital signs.
• Assist providers with ketamine therapy appointments.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Answer phones and handle other patient communications.
• Instruct patients about medications, treatment plans, and other instructions.
• Transmit prescription refills as directed.
• Obtain insurance prior authorizations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed