Medical Assistant - 2nd Shift - Summit BHC : Job Details

Medical Assistant - 2nd Shift | Mountain Laurel Recovery Center | Westfield, PennsylvaniaAbout the Job:THIS POSITION IS FOR 2nd SHIFT - 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, 4 DAYS PER WEEKThe Medical Assistant is responsible in making clients available for physicians for assessments and appointments. Responsible for clerical duties on the nursing unit to support the physicians and staff. Communicates with other care team members as directed by physicians. Reports to nursing staff and therapists any concerning behavior of client disclosed or observed during appointment with physicians. Answers telephones from physicians timely, prints out physician orders for nursing staff, faxes physician orders to pharmacy, as appropriate, maintains client appointment logs.Roles and Responsibilities:THIS POSITION IS FOR 2nd SHIFT - 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, 4 DAYS PER WEEK Makes clients available for physicians for assessments and appointments. Maintains appointments and flow of clients to maximize physicians' time. Performs clerical duties on the nursing unit to support the physicians and staff. Communicates with other care team members, including, but not limited to nursing and therapy, as directed by physicians. Reports to nursing staff and therapists any concerning behavior of client disclosed or observed during appointment with physicians. Answers telephone from physicians timely. Ensures availability to physicians during assigned timeframe. Prints out physician orders for nursing staff, faxes physician orders to pharmacy, as appropriate, maintains client appointment logs. Schedules clients for treatment and/or testing. Responds to health care providers in timely, accurate manner following HIPAA and company policies. Maintains tablet, phone and computer so that equipment is readily available for physicians. Keeps phone available after hours for physician calls as needed. Maintains work environment. Assists BHAs if time permits. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred. Knowledge of physician visit procedures. CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).Why Mountain Laurel Recovery Center?Mountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.