Reference #: 5001009394000Requisition Number89517

　　CityPhiladelphia

　　Shift1st Shift - no week-ends

　　External Description

　　Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA 19119.Earn $19.00/hour.Position DetailsThe Medical Assistant position will be responsible for obtaining physical health measure information (e.g., height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, etc.) from individuals upon admission to Merakey Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), prior to medication checks with psychiatric staff, and at other times depending upon program requirements. The medical assistant will need to be able to complete data entry into Avatar - Merakey' s Electronic Health Record (EHR)and support psychiatry staff.

　　The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support to Psychiatrists, Physicians, and Medical Directors on a daily basis that allows for the treating physician to provide the highest quality of client care while maintaining the appropriate administrative support.  The Medical Assistant works directly with the supported Psychiatrists, Physicians, RN, LPN, and Medical Director as well as business office, administrative and clinical team to accomplish their daily tasks.To fill out an on-line application:Requisition number: 88056BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental & vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition ReimbursementCare.com MembershipAbout MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleM-F

　　Requirements

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Completion of accredited program for example (AMT) or (RMA) with Medical Assistant Certificate.High School diploma or G.E.D.Minimum 1 year experience working as a medical assistant, preferably in a behavioral health setting.Computer knowledge (for instance, use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and data entry experience is required. Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)Excellent organization and written and verbal communication skills.Quality documentation and record keeping skillsAbility to effectively meet competing priorities within expected timeframesCertification as a phlebotomist preferred.

　　Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.