Medical Assistant/Emergency Medical Technician

Company: Summit Pointe
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN



Summit Pointe provides the highest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential. Our highest priority is caring for the customers we serve, their families and their advocates. We take pride in being the community mental health services program for Calhoun County and a vital resource to all we serve.



SUMMARY

Works collaboratively with the team to triage customers at entry point to the Urgent Care Center, including but not limited to: greeting customers at the door, assisting with obtaining medical history, triage to necessary levels of care, coordinating services.



Responsibilities

• Performs activities essential to maintaining an organized office and ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
  
• Ensures compliance with all infection control and OSHA regulations and legal standards pertaining to family practice settings.
  
• Demonstrates ability to communicate with individuals of varying populations (pediatric, geriatric) as well as those with visual, hearing, and speech impairments.
  
• Utilizes knowledge and understanding of basic medical coding, medical terminology, healthcare delivery systems, medical assistant lab skills, medical office management/procedures, medical law and ethics, pharmacology and record information management systems.
  
• Assists in a variety of administrative and clinical tasks within the medical setting under supervision, including but not limited to: vitals, medication reconciliation, coordination of care, and assisting with linking to necessary services.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • Medical Assistant Certification or Registration or Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required. Must submit evidence of application and successful completion of exam requirements to obtain the status of either Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Continued employment beyond probationary period is contingent upon receipt and ongoing maintenance of this certification.
    
  • Two years of progressively more responsible experience in providing medical assistant services within a family practice setting under the supervision of a fully licensed physician and office administrator preferred.
    
  • Two years of experience in medical billing and medical record management activities preferred.
    
  • Two years of experience in utilizing ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding preferred.
    
  • Specialized training, skills and abilities: Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired.
    
    
    Work Detail
    
    
    • Beginning pay range is $15.20 - $21.63 per hour depending on experience
      
    • The Urgent Care Center is open 24/7, and this role will have varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
      
    • Excellent full benefit package including 13 paid holidays, up to 4 weeks PTO after the first year, quarterly merit incentive, free Y-Center membership and much more!
      
      
      Summit Pointe pioneers Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and community partnerships that lead to high quality care and a healthy community. Interested, customer-focused and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
      
      
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