Medical Assistant - Admissions in Salt Lake City, Utah at Odyssey House Inc.

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Admissions Medical Assistant!

Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance use treatment, medical care, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. "We Are Recovery", and we mean it with all our hearts.

Job Location: 344 E 100 S, SLC 84111

Pay: $21.00/hourly

Schedule: M-F 10:00am-6:00pm

Full-Time Benefits:

? $9k per year tuition eligible

? Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!

? Opportunities for paid continuing education/training

? Monthly incentives and awards

? Flexible scheduling

? Casual dress and atmosphere

? Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions

? Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)

? Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year

? 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)

? Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation ? EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!

? Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!

? On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)

? UTA free passes available for your work commute

Licensure / Education / Prior Experience / Skills Required:

? Certified Medical Assistant (or experienced Medical Assistant)

? Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check

? First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)

? Must comply with annual TB tests and Flu immunization (and others as required).

? Must meet employment eligibility Core competencies

? Strong organizational and time-management skills.

? Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

? Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

? Effective communication and teamwork skills.

? Knowledge of medical terminology, medication management, electronic health records, and Tebra documentation workflows.

? Ability to work in a fast-paced behavioral health and substance use treatment environment.

Position Responsibilities:

? Coordinate and facilitate the admissions process, including creating and maintaining patient profiles, building Tebra documentation templates for scheduled admissions, scheduling appointments, and managing daily clinic schedules.

? Collect, document, and maintain accurate patient information, including medical histories, vital signs, laboratory results, medication records, and other clinical documentation within the electronic health record.

? Reconcile outside medical records, assessments, prescreeners, and other supporting documentation to ensure continuity of care. ? Communicate effectively with state medicaid and restricted medicaid departments.

? Perform point-of-care testing, urine drug screens, tuberculosis testing, specimen collection, and other approved clinical procedures.

? Verify, document, and maintain patient medication records, including on-hand medications, medication inventories, medication administration records (QMARs), prescription refill coordination, and same-day medication requests.

? Communicate patient information, test results, and clinical concerns to nursing staff and medical providers in a timely and accurate manner.

? Coordinate appointments, referrals, and required documentation with pharmacies, medical providers, and community healthcare partners.

? Monitor and respond to clinical communications, including electronic messages, open tasks, and documentation requests.

? Maintain laboratory, examination, and medication storage areas by cleaning, sanitizing, stocking supplies, monitoring inventory, and ensuring proper disposal of medical waste and medications.

? Complete medication destruction procedures and required documentation in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.

? Support admissions and clinical operations through ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and participation in required meetings and training.

? Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state and federal regulations, agency policies, infection control standards, and accreditation requirements.

? Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality patient care, patient safety, and efficient clinic operations.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality resident care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff. Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and a valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law