Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Medical Assistant
Job Description
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizonas oldest and largest non-profit, community-based providers of behavioral health services. We offer an array of programs to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve. SB&H is a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years experience.
We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Metro 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 Front Office Supervisor. Position will be responsible for medical and administrative support. In addition, the position will provide 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.
Other than a life changing career, what is in it for you?
- Competitive Compensation- Hourly rate for MA's with diploma is $16, MA's with certification is $16.50.
- 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st 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
- We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
- Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
- We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
- Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!
SB&H Mission & Values:
- Mission: Delivering Compassionate Care to Enhance Lives and Improve Communities
- Values: Compassion, Integrity, Quality, Empowerment, Innovation and Trust
SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE