Job description

Victory Recovery Partners is an Outpatient Addiction Recovery Center looking for a certified medical assistant for our Massapequa, Hempstead and Hicksville locations. The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to ensure a patient centered approach to care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical duties that drive efficient patient flow.
• Prepares patients for provider visits and/or procedures by taking vital signs; accurately records medical history and assessing risk factors.
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider, including EKGs, Urine Drug Tests, Blood Draws, etc.
• Conducts a review of scheduled patient’s charts to assist with pre-visit planning.
• Assists staff with completion of paperwork on behalf of patients including, but not limited to, prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits, entitlements, disability and any other agency inquiries as assigned.
• Maintains exam rooms according to protocols. Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients’ comfort and compliance with infection control standards. Ensures all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Thoroughly records information with the EMR to meet clinical requirements.

Experience, Education and Required Skills/Abilities:

• Medical Assistant Certification CMA (AAMA) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and must demonstrate the ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment. Spanish speaking preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Sensitivity to Drug/Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health Issues, HIV/AIDS, and LGBT issues essential.
• At least 1 year working experience required, with the experience preferably being in a healthcare/addiction recovery environment.
• Basic Life Support and experience with taking vital signs preferred.
• Strong computer skills a must, familiarity working with EMR strongly preferred.
• High have attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Massapequa Park, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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