Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

Tower Health • Full-time • West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States • 3w ago

Job Summary

Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice. The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties. Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, pre-registration, insurance verification, inform client of insurance benefits, authorization of care, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR). Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for appointments, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Resident or Physician Assistant during appointment. Primary responsibilities include rooming and administrative functions to assist Residents with care of patients.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

Experience with behavioral/mental health preferred but not required

Certification and Licensure

BLS Certification
REQUIRED: Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.

Overview

Why Reading Hospital?

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work!

2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
697 bed teaching hospital
115 bed Emergency Department
Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
Magnet Status
Level I Trauma Center
Level III NICU
Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

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