Spurwink Adult Behavioral Health is looking for a collaborative, good-natured Medical Assistant to join our vibrant, interdisciplinary, team serving the complex needs of adults with behavioral health challenges in the greater Portland area.
This is a full-time benefits-earning position with no nights, weekends, or on-call required.
Candidates must have successfully completed a medical assistant program from an accredited vocational institution or community college.
Certification with the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) is preferred but not required.
Robust Benefits Package :
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Pet Insurance
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE :
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
- Student Loan Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
DUTIES :
- Administer antipsychotic injections and oral medications, pack medication caddies .
- Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team, by providing health information related to participant medical history and needs, medications, co-morbidities, and immunizations, etc .
- Manage incoming patients and outside provider phone calls to providers. Screen and respond to calls and communicate outcomes to providers to enhance coordination of care.
- Secure and track prescription authorizations. Assist providers and patients with contacting the pharmacy. Enroll / re-enroll patients in the patient assistance programs .
QUALIFICATIONS :
Successful completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited vocational institution or community college and / or certification with the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistant).
Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role. 1-2 years of experience as a medical assistant preferred.
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.