Skyland Trail
Job Details
Job Location Main Campus Locations - Atlanta, GA
Description
Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program and Primary care clinic for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a
Medical Assistant
Scope:
The successful candidate will assist patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in the offices and clinics of health care providers.
Duties:
Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Upon arrival of patients verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering injections; administering medications on the premises and documenting; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings. Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Assist the clinical staff with administering the annual flu vaccinations for the staff and clients. Conduct TB screening for the staff and clients. Coordinates the referrals for the clinic providers and psychiatrist to outside resources: testing, specialist, and support services. Points of care services include UDSs, alcohol, glucose, rapid strep, etc. Coordinates the ordering of supplies for the clinic: office, medical, and laboratory. Schedule Biohazard pick-up. Managing lab draws for Clozaril patients. Reports to: Clinic Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications:
* Must be a Certified Medical Assistant with an active designation
* Prior experience with the chronically mentally ill population strongly preferred
* Two consecutive years of medical office experience strongly preferred
* Strong customer service skills are a plus!
Competencies:
This position should have sufficient preparedness in the following areas:
* Clinical skills
* Creating a safe, effective environment
* Health promotion and maintenance
* Hospital environment
* Procedural skills
* Documentation skills
* Verbal communication
* Inventory Control
* Planning
* Dependability
* Medical teamwork
* Multitasking
* Work in fast paced environment
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
8 paid organization-wide holidays 1 paid personal holiday Accrued PTO Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program
Workplace Culture:
Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.
Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity
Commitment to Community Health:
Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.
Job Location Main Campus Locations - Atlanta, GA
Description
Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program and Primary care clinic for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a
Medical Assistant
Scope:
The successful candidate will assist patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in the offices and clinics of health care providers.
Duties:
Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Upon arrival of patients verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering injections; administering medications on the premises and documenting; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings. Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Assist the clinical staff with administering the annual flu vaccinations for the staff and clients. Conduct TB screening for the staff and clients. Coordinates the referrals for the clinic providers and psychiatrist to outside resources: testing, specialist, and support services. Points of care services include UDSs, alcohol, glucose, rapid strep, etc. Coordinates the ordering of supplies for the clinic: office, medical, and laboratory. Schedule Biohazard pick-up. Managing lab draws for Clozaril patients. Reports to: Clinic Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications:
* Must be a Certified Medical Assistant with an active designation
* Prior experience with the chronically mentally ill population strongly preferred
* Two consecutive years of medical office experience strongly preferred
* Strong customer service skills are a plus!
Competencies:
This position should have sufficient preparedness in the following areas:
* Clinical skills
* Creating a safe, effective environment
* Health promotion and maintenance
* Hospital environment
* Procedural skills
* Documentation skills
* Verbal communication
* Inventory Control
* Planning
* Dependability
* Medical teamwork
* Multitasking
* Work in fast paced environment
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
8 paid organization-wide holidays 1 paid personal holiday Accrued PTO Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program
Workplace Culture:
Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.
Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity
Commitment to Community Health:
Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.