Medical Assistant (Per Diem)

Company: Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
Location: East Stroudsburg
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected * Answer phone calls, complete documentation and filing as needed to support medical staff at facility. * Complete medical records.* Assist with admissions and 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 medical team as needed. * Create and distribute client packets.* Maintain safe physical environment for all clients. * Maintain therapeutic relationship with clients and effectively communicate and document changes to client status in chart and/or to treatment team. * Support prior authorization and medication ordering process as needed. * Schedule follow up medical appointments and make external referrals for clients as directed from medical team.* All other duties as assigned.Technical Competencies Provide support to nursing and medical staff; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to utilize EMR system; Ability to Multi-task; Ability to provide customer focused care; Reading, writing, and oral communication.Job-related Behavioral CharacteristicsOral Communication - Listens and responds well to questions. Customer service - ability to work with a difficult and demanding population while providing excellent customer service. Written Communication - Ability to write and read information. Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information, works well in a individual/ group problem solving situation, shows initiative in problem solving. Interpersonal Skills - Remains open minded and pay close attention to details. Professionalism - Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Consistency - Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Demonstrates skills that provide effective and appropriate treatment for clients. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately.EOERequirementsEducation, Experience 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.Benefits401KEmployee Recognition Programs

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