Medical Assistant

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant who can help us fulfill our mission. "Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities". We are seeking someone who is compassionate, caring and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Kingman team!
Job Preview at a Glance:
Medical Assistant is responsible for medical and administrative support to prescribing staff. Providing effective care and coordination to both internal and external SBH customers. In addition, acts as a liaison between consumers, prescribers, and other clinical staff. This position reports to an RN Team Lead.
Location & Schedule:
This position is a Monday- Friday schedule, flexibility to work during clinic operating hours reporting to our Kingman Outpatient Clinic.
Pay: Starting at $16.44/hr.
Responsibilities:

• Takes vital signs of consumers and communicates results to polycom prescribers as needed.
• Administers injections, performs venipuncture and EKGs as ordered
• Makes requested client contact calls for medication related follow-up and complaint resolution.
• Coordinates care and needs in accordance with established policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and current documentation of contact with consumers and services received/provided

Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required. Certified Medical Assistant highly preferred.
• One to Two years of experience in a behavioral and/or clinical setting required.
• Consideration given for course work in lieu of part of the experience requirements.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon needs/requirements of the clinic
• Required to maintain personal auto insurance per SBH guidelines
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire

Benefits:
Southwest Behavioral and Health Services offer full time employees' low-cost medical insurance and 100% company paid dental, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance for employees. 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after 2, 5 and 10 years of service and 10 paid holidays. We will help you save for retirement - 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account. 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!
About SB&H
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years' experience.
To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website athttps://www.sbhservices.org/

• 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
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.