Medical Assistant

West County Medical We are an accredited substance abuse treatment provider. Join our mission to provide substance use disorder services for the purpose of improving quality of life, instilling hope, and helping all people reach their full potential.

Motto :

Patients Come First Guiding Principal :

Our clinic provides an environment enabling physicians, counselors, patients, and all staff members to work as a team with mutual respect and dignity throughout the recovery process. If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive in a motivating, challenging, and diversified work environment where you can express your creativity, we invite you to connect with us. We are a company of second chances and encourage everyone to apply and join our amazing team! Requirement! Bilingual proficiency is a prerequisite for consideration for this Medical Assistant position.

Title:

Medical Assistant Location:

Long Beach , CA 90805: 100 E Market St.

Reports To:

Clinic Manager Time/Status:

Monday - Friday (Full Time) Essential Job Functions Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff. Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff. Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, use spreadsheet for patient balances, and collect & document payments from patients as per clinic protocol. Complete insurance and other claim forms. Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms. Receive and route messages and documents to appropriate staff. Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence. Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax. Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files. Create Monthly Patient Cards in a Timely Manner and put patient information in the computer. Check messages every morning and submit them to the manager Prepare all mandated reports, documentation, and other requirements, in a timely fashion. Front and Back office experience preferred. Knows and follow protocol for U/A's (including entering in the computer) Job Expectations Adhere to all Confidentiality rules and regulations. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff meetings. Adheres to facility standards concerning attendance, punctuality and dress code. Participate in quality improvement activities such as Outcome Measures and Client Satisfaction Surveys. Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel. Skill in organizing and prioritizing paperwork. Ability to work as a team player. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures. Assure patient's rights are upheld. Knows and follows protocol for staff and patient emergencies. Ability to analyze situations, evaluate date, recommend/implement courses of action that would improve the functioning of program/processes he/she is involved in. Bilingual required! Bilingual required!

Benefits:

Benefits will be discussed as part of the interview process 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person