Medical Assistant

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest non-profit, community-based providers of behavioral health services. We offer an array of programs to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve. SB&H is a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Metro OP Clinic. This location provides mental health treatments, including medication monitoring and assistance for persons with addictions.

The Medical Assistant will work in-office Monday-Friday, standard business hours (no evenings, weekends or holidays).

Job Preview at a Glance:

The Medical Assistant will report to Front Office Supervisor. Position will be responsible for medical and administrative support. In addition, the position will provide care and coordination to clients.

Responsibilities: 

• Takes vital signs and communicates results to prescribers.
• Administers injections, venipuncture and EKGs.
• Makes requested client contact calls for medication related follow-up and complaint resolution.
• Processes lab results, requests for medication refills/issues, prior authorizations and requests from prescribers.
• Completes Targeted Investment Screening and PCP coordination for all enrolled clients.
• Assists with scheduling prescriber appointments and coordination for clients who are transitioning from inpatient care.
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and current documentation of contact with consumers and services received/provided.

Qualifications:

• 21-years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.
• One to Two years of experience in a behavioral and/or clinical setting required.

Other than a life changing career, what is in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation- Hourly rate for MA's with diploma is $16, MA's with certification is $16.50.
• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

 SB&H Mission & Values:

• Mission: Delivering Compassionate Care to Enhance Lives and Improve Communities
• Values: Compassion, Integrity, Quality, Empowerment, Innovation and Trust

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE