Medical Assistant
Behavioral Health Solutions, United States
Job Description
Human Supports of Idaho, a partner practice of Behavioral Health Solutions is hiring!
We are seeking energetic, self-driven people who are passionate about assisting individuals living with mental health and/or substance use issues at our Boise or Caldwell offices. The objective for this position is to provide support services to the Psychiatric Medication Management providers in order to ensure that the Outpatient Medication Clinics run smoothly. They are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, managing provider schedules, preparing patients for appointments, assisting providers with requests, and performing front office tasks.
Joining Human Supports of Idaho means joining a team of providers who want to make a change in their community, have the drive to fulfill those goals, and the skills to foster recovery. At HSI we have been providing exceptional Mental Health Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment in the Treasure Valley for over 25 years and now we need you. HSI is growing and we are looking for people who are ready to make an impact in the lives of others.
Essential Tasks and Duties
- Manage provider schedules: schedule follow-up appointments, reschedule with patients who have cancelled appointments, no-showed appointments, or otherwise do not have a future scheduled appointment.
- Complete prior authorizations for medications when required by insurance.
- Consult with Pharmacies about questions regarding prescriptions.
- Consult with laboratories to confirm lab orders and obtain documentation for providers.
- Assist providers with vitals, injections, and patient education.
- Track all participants with prescriptions for controlled substances and schedule random drug and alcohol testing.
- Maintain an inventory of the samples and Long-Acting Injectable medications kept on-site.
- Coordinate with Medication Representatives to arrange for obtaining samples and provider consultation and education opportunities.
- Manage inventory of supplies.
- Assist with disposal of sharps and other medical waste.
- Cover front office while the receptionist is on break or otherwise absent
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pass an Idaho Department of Health amp; Welfare Enhanced Criminal History/Background Check and Drug Test.
- Strong Computer Skills.
- Positive, organized, self-driven attitude.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with EHR systems
Desirable Qualifications:
- Communication Skills.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with EHR systems
Benefits
Working in the behavioral health field can be as challenging as it is rewarding. That’s why we’ve crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive.
Financial Benefits:
- $17 - $21 per hour depending on experience
Health and Wellness:
- Health insurance through Regence Blue Shield
- Dental insurance through Delta Dental
- Employee Assistance Program through BPA
- Supplemental life insurance
- Workers compensation insurance
- Professional liability insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off
Career Development:
- Free CEU credits through Optum Relias
- Opportunities for internal advancement