Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantAvenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.The primary focus is to assist the medical personnel in the daily operations of the medical department.Medical Care Protocols and DocumentationSchedule medical appointments with the providers upon admission and follow-upsSchedule external appointments for patients as assigned Coordinate with the BHT for patient transportationObtain records from any external appointment and upload to electronic medical record (EMR)Documentation of all external appointments in EMR Utilize and maintain medical tracker on a daily basisSchedule labs as orderedMaintain patient records in EMR, including but not limited to, uploading PDMPClear orders from eRx for discharged patientsEnsure pharmacy orders and prescription authorizations are completedReview rejected prior authorizations and document appropriatelyPerform other duties as assigned.Coordination of CareObtain and process all pharmacy authorizations, pending refillsObtain prior authorization for Sublocade and Vivitrol injectionsSchedule MAT injections and communicate with the nursing staffEnsure pharmacy delivers based on facility set-upCommunicate with the pharmacy on any issuesCommunication and collaboration with treatment team is criticalNotify appropriate staff of all patient concernsManaging supplies needed for medical department.Follow up and accountability for medication issuesAvenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:401K with employer matchMedical InsuranceDentalVisionAccidentCritical IllnessHospital IndemnityVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Long -Term DisabilityEmployer-Paid Life and AD&DLifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term CareLegal CoveragePet InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployer-Paid Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA) - MedicalDependent Care FSA (DCF)Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!Apply today!