Medical Assistant

Omni Family of Services Tennessee•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Join Our Mission to Empower and Transform Lives At Omni Family of Services, we are more than a multi-state human services agency�we are a family dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Through foster care, adoption, outpatient behavioral health, and community-based family support, we provide innovative, evidence-based, and trauma-responsive care that empowers children, adults, and families on their journey to healing and growth. Guided by our core values of Embracing Diversity, Safety, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, and Mindful Collaboration (ESTEEM) , we are committed to creating a culture of safety, hope, and resilience. As a trauma-competent organization, we are actively working toward becoming a Hope-Centered Agency , believing in the transformative power of hope�the belief that tomorrow can be brighter and that we all have the power to make it so. If you�re passionate about advancing safety, healing, and positive change, Omni Family of Services invites you to join us and be part of a team that transforms lives and communities. We are 100% employee owned and we are as dedicated to supporting our team members as we are to the clients we serve. As the Medical Assistant, you would be responsible for performing routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or supervisor. Medical assistants perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating, and filing patients� medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and bookkeeping. Duties include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting during diagnostic examinations. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed, authorize drug refills as directed, and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. They also facilitate communication between the patient and other health care professionals.

Requirements

Requires at least a one or two-year degree/certification in Nursing or a related field, such as phlebotomy.
Must also have a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting with children or adults diagnosed with mental or behavioral illnesses.
Valid Driver's License
Proof of Automobile Insurance and Reliable Transportation
Certification in proper crisis prevention initiatives and universal precautions required.

Nice To Haves

A desire to help others become the best they can be in serving our clients while managing a healthy work/life balance.
Ability to be a team member and thought leader.

Responsibilities

Performing routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or supervisor.
Answering telephones, greeting patients, updating, and filing patients� medical records.
Filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
Arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and bookkeeping.
Taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
Preparing patients for examination, and assisting during diagnostic examinations.
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens or performing basic laboratory tests on the premises.
Disposing of contaminated supplies, and sterilizing medical instruments.
Instructing patients about medications and special diets.
Preparing and administering medications as directed, and authorizing drug refills as directed.
Telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy.
Facilitating communication between the patient and other health care professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Critical Illness Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation Time (based on eligibility)
Paid Sick Time (based on eligibility)
Paid Holidays (based on eligibility)
Tuition Reimbursement Program for job-related degrees
Mileage & Monthly Tech Allowance (based on eligibility)
On-demand Pay Options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) long-term retirement plan - Omni is a 100% employee-owned company.