Medical Assistant Position in Phoenix; SMI; Integrated Care; Near I-17/ Peoria (8855)

Job DetailsJob Location: Desert Cove - Phoenix, AZ 85029Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Medical AssistantSalary Range: $17.87 - $21.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: In-OfficeJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: OtherWe are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at Terros Health for a Medical Assistant.

Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!

Hope ~ Health ~ Healing

www.TerrosHealth.org

Terros Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for a position in west Phoenix, AZ

Full-Time: 40 hours/week

Located Near I-17/ Peoria

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks) Plus 1 Floating Holiday

Integrated Care Location - Primary Care and Mental Health Services On Site

Primary Care Experience is a Plus

NextGen Experience is a Plus

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION: $17.87-$21+ / hour, depending on years of experience

Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL:

• $1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually)

Duties include, but not limited to

Provides ongoing services as a medical assistant to patients in need of medical services for the purpose of establishing and reaching appropriate treatment goals.
Prepares patients for examinations, takes medical histories, assists the physician during the examination, explains medical procedures to patients.
Coordinates the appropriate client information with the behavioral health and other specialty care offices.
Follows up on the pharmacy, clients, staff and all other parties phone calls and coordinates a response back based on the consult with the medical staff.
Maintains appropriate knowledge, skill, and coordination of services for this position.
Answers phones, schedules appointments, greets patients, and may create correspondence. May assume any, or all of the general clerical duties within the office.
Follows up accordingly/promptly on clients requests via phone/letter at the direction of medical practitioners. May coordinate with the involved parties on behalf of the client.
Updates patient files, schedules medical tests, and arranges for hospital admissions.
Follows up on missed medical appointments to appropriately re-engage the patients.
Seeks appropriate clinical supervision to ensure the provision of effective supportive services.
Establishes appropriate patient documentations, applications, forms that conform to agency guidelines, audit tools best professional practice, and State licensing regulations.
Completes client documentations within the established guidelines including but not limited to completion of progress notes on the date of service; completes medical intake paperwork and submits on date of service.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
Vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Pet insurance

401(k) plan with company match
Interest-free medical line of credit
Financial education, planning, and support resources
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
Bilingual pay differential

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year

Paid Sick Time

10 paid holidays annually

Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members

Trip Reduction Program

Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:

Scholarships
Clinical supervision
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:

Gym memberships
Car rentals
Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

*Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. (Additional Language Differential Pay)

If interested, please apply on-line at www.terroshealth.org.
Qualifications
Medical Assistant Diploma and/or Certificate Required.
EMR experience: NextGen preferred
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
Must pass a Background Check, Drug Screen and TB Test

This role is a non-driving position. This position is performed at one location and does not require travel to various Terros Health centers. May be 18 years of age and with less than two years’ driving experience or no driving experience.