Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
Job Summary Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice. The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties. Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, pre-registration, insurance verification, inform client of insurance benefits, authorization of care, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR). Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for appointments, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Resident or Physician Assistant during appointment. Primary responsibilities include rooming and administrative functions to assist Residents with care of patients.
Qualifications
Education Requirements ? Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. ? High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program Experience ? Experience with behavioral/mental health preferred but not required Certification and Licensure ? BLS Certification ? REQUIRED: Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.
Overview
Why Reading Hospital? Discover why our hospital is a great place to work! ? 2023 America?s 50 Best Hospitals Award ? 697 bed teaching hospital ? 115 bed Emergency Department ? Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care ? Magnet Status ? Level I Trauma Center ? Level III NICU ? Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania ? 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality ? Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads ? Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more! Apply Job!