Medical Assistant
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, Arizona City, AZ, United States
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest nonprofit providers of behavioral health services, with over 115 sites, more than one thousand employees, and 40 years of experience.
We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Mesa OP Clinic. This location provides mental health treatments, including medication monitoring and assistance for persons with addictions. The Medical Assistant will work in-office Monday-Friday, standard business hours (no evenings, weekends or holidays).
Job Preview At a Glance
The Medical Assistant will report to the Front Office Supervisor and be responsible for medical and administrative support, and for providing care and coordination to clients.
Responsibilities
Takes vital signs and communicates results to prescribers.
Administers injections, venipuncture and EKGs.
Makes requested client contact calls for medication related follow-up and complaint resolution.
Processes lab results, requests for medication refills/issues, prior authorizations and requests from prescribers.
Completes Targeted Investment Screening and PCP coordination for all enrolled clients.
Assists with scheduling prescriber appointments and coordination for clients who are transitioning from inpatient care.
Maintains accurate, thorough, and current documentation of contact with consumers and services received/provided.
Qualifications
21 years of age.
High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.
One to two years of experience in a behavioral and/or clinical setting required.
Benefits
3 weeks of PTO in the first year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service.
10 paid holidays.
Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees.
40% company match up to a 10% deferral into the SB&H retirement account.
Career Development – internal promotion opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program and discounted degree programs.
Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and more.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Mesa OP Clinic. This location provides mental health treatments, including medication monitoring and assistance for persons with addictions. The Medical Assistant will work in-office Monday-Friday, standard business hours (no evenings, weekends or holidays).
Job Preview At a Glance
The Medical Assistant will report to the Front Office Supervisor and be responsible for medical and administrative support, and for providing care and coordination to clients.
Responsibilities
Takes vital signs and communicates results to prescribers.
Administers injections, venipuncture and EKGs.
Makes requested client contact calls for medication related follow-up and complaint resolution.
Processes lab results, requests for medication refills/issues, prior authorizations and requests from prescribers.
Completes Targeted Investment Screening and PCP coordination for all enrolled clients.
Assists with scheduling prescriber appointments and coordination for clients who are transitioning from inpatient care.
Maintains accurate, thorough, and current documentation of contact with consumers and services received/provided.
Qualifications
21 years of age.
High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.
One to two years of experience in a behavioral and/or clinical setting required.
Benefits
3 weeks of PTO in the first year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service.
10 paid holidays.
Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees.
40% company match up to a 10% deferral into the SB&H retirement account.
Career Development – internal promotion opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program and discounted degree programs.
Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and more.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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