Medical Assistant
Spectrum Health & Human ServicesBuffalo, NY, USjob_description.job_card.1_day_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionStrong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work and have access to helpful adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Must possess skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and respect for individual’s rights and personal preference in treatment are essential Work effectively on multiple tasks concurrently Present a strong professional image Exercise exceptionally good judgment Exceptional interpersonal skills, judgment, and decision-making skills Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Outlook, etc. Additional duties as assigned. High School Diploma or GED 1 year preferred Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement. Applicable Certification / Degree in Medical Assisting Preferred but not required
Job Description
Job Description
Agency Profile : Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and / or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment, and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.
Full-time : Various Locations
JOB DESCRIPTION :
To provide clinical support services to Nursing Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of support.
- Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention, and assistance during office visits
- Coordinating daily office activities, greeting individuals, and checking individuals in for their appointments
- Gathering data and documenting information in EMR and reporting any concerns to nursing leadership
- Obtaining and recording vital signs
- Drawing blood as needed, when fully trained to do so.
- Assist with managing medline calls, obtains necessary information for nursing staff to follow through clinically with the individuals needs
- Maintains contact with individuals to assure outcome of medline request are completed
- Maintains a central reference point for medline issues for updates / status changes
- Obtaining prior authorizations
- Obtains PMP documentation as needed for medication review
- Looking up HealtheLink documents as requested
- Performs clinical activities as assigned
- Performs data / spreadsheet, faxing, scanning etc for information flow
- Runs reports as requested by Nursing leadership
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COMPENSATION : $17.46 / hr - $22.26 / hr
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Medical Assistant • Buffalo, NY, US