Medical Assistant (30 hours per week)

Southwest Network•Chandler, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides medical assistance to members and assists with meeting their healthcare needs. Services include assisting in examination and treatment of members (patients) under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner or designee. Assists with interviewing members, measures vital signs under the direction of a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner, and records information in members’ electronic medical record on the day of service. Assists with coordination of health care needs of members to include primary care provider (PCP) coordination, coordinating provider appointments, follow up, obtaining medical records, and communicating and documenting member needs and information to the treatment team. Available to support all members needs at any clinic as assigned. All members of our team are expected to provide support and services in accordance with the Nine Guiding Principles for Recovery Oriented Adult Behavioral Health Services and Systems and practice in a manner that is consistently mindful of the 12 Principles of The Arizona Vision for Children.

Requirements

High school or equivalency diploma.
Medical Assistant certificate.
Phlebotomy experience.
Current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications.
Valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service.
Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and possess critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to utilize multiple types of office equipment (i.e. phones, copier, fax, etc.).
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Ability to utilize the internet and various web browsers.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred.
Psychiatric/behavioral health experience with seriously mentally ill adults preferred.
Ability to type 25 to 40 WPM is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in examination and treatment of members (patients) under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner or designee.
Interviewing members and measuring vital signs under the direction of a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
Recording information in members’ electronic medical record on the day of service.
Assisting with coordination of health care needs of members, including PCP coordination, coordinating provider appointments, follow-up, obtaining medical records, and communicating and documenting member needs and information to the treatment team.
Supporting all members' needs at any clinic as assigned.