Medical Assistant Location: Mt. Vernon, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Dec 23, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location : Mount Vernon, New York Hours : Full Time / 35 hours per week Salary : $27.47 Position Summary : The Medical Assistant provides administrative support to the Medical Director and psychiatry team for The Guidance Center of Westchester (TGCW) programs. TGCW operates utilizing a behavioral health urgent care model to ensure rapid access to services and supports to address complex and potentially co-occurring mental health, alcohol and other substance use challenges. Treatment programs are integrated and operate utilizing a whole health and whole person approach. The medical assistant engages in tasks to ensure program participants psychiatric care and related medical needs are monitored and effectively supported. Responsibilities : + Respond to and triage calls related to psychiatric services and support. + Contact medical providers or utilize online mechanisms to obtain lab results, physical exam information, and other medical records. + Manage psychiatry team schedules and schedule appointments for psychiatric services. + Conduct daily review of I-STOP/Prescription Monitoring Program Registry to obtain dispensed controlled substance prescription histories for scheduled patients . + Monitor monthly injection due dates and ensure medications are delivered timely. + Contact patients related to medication adherence and any prescription fulfillment challenges. + Assist with prior authorizations for medications and resolving pharmacy fulfillment challenges. + Coordinate language interpretation support as needed. + Other job-related duties as required. Qualifications: + Passion for TGCW's mission and purpose and an ability to communicate this passion to others. + Positive attitude and demeanor with an ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs. + Medical Assistant Certification or 3 years’ experience working with doctors and nurses (clinic or hospital experience preferred). + Able to provide clerical and administrative support to a variety of health professionals. + Experience with medical terminology, medical billing, and insurance companies. + Strong engagement, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills. + Experience with electronic health record documentation and proficient computer skills. + Organized, solution-focused team player who supports a collaborative team approach. + Spanish language experience is a plus. EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V Share: mail Apply Now