Medical Assistant

RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.
OurMissionisto empowerpeople to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.
OurVisionis to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.
Job Type Full-Time: Non-Exempt Shift Day Shift Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm / Monday - Friday Specialties / Licenses or Certifications N/A Work Setting Outpatient Salary/Hourly Wage $19.
00-$21.
00/hour Our Position The Medical Assistant position is responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations and assisting practitioners during medical procedures.
The Medical Assistant position is also responsible for assisting with administrative duties as needed.
Your Rewards Nine (9) company-paid Holidays (Full-Time Only) Paid-Time Off; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only) Company-Paid group life insurance (Full-Time Only) Medical, Dental, and Vision plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only) Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k and Roth Employee Assistance Programs (Full-Time Only) Your Responsibilities Obtains and records patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Coordinates the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
Prepares treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assists practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
Delivers compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families.
Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Prepares and administers medications for patients as directed by physicians.
Completes clinical documentation as required.
Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all RI International policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Performs other related duties assigned.
Our Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This is not safety-sensitive position.
Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology and appropriate clinical pharmacology.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a medical setting.
Medical Assistant Certification required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience with electronic health record systems.
Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
Must have a valid driver license and be 18 years of age.
Must have the ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift a minimum of 20lbs.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication, with particular emphasis during telephone calls, follow-ups, and in-person correspondence.
We are a Second-Chance Employer Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
Must be able to pass education verification check.
Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).
RI International is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
RI International is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with RI International.
The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At RI International, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.