Medical Assistant 1ST Shift Full Time

Pyramid Healthcare•Catasauqua, PA

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Adults struggling with Substance Use Disorders. A focus on client-centered care establishes our facility as a respected leader in addiction treatment in Pennsylvania. Under a passionate leadership team and committed support staff, we assist our clients in reclaiming freedom. We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to collaborate with our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals and guide our clients in their recovery journey. If, after reading the job posting, you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity! We're currently hiring for 1st shift, 7am-3pm, rotating weekends.

Requirements

Medical Assistant degree/certification or equivalent.
Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health experience.
Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations and applicable laws/regulations, DDAP, CARF, general office skills, and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls, complete documentation, and filing as needed to support medical staff at the facility.
Complete medical records.
Assist with admissions and the consent process for clients, and ongoing during medical appointments.
Obtain vital signs and urine screens and document outcomes appropriately for medical team review.
Complete lab requisitions on admission and as needed, monitor outcomes, and review with the medical team as necessary.
Create and distribute client packets.
Maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and effectively communicate and document changes to client status in the chart and/or to the treatment team.
Support prior authorization and medication ordering processes as needed.
Schedule follow-up medical appointments and make external referrals for clients as directed by the medical team.
All other duties as assigned.