Spravato Medical Assistant

ROLE OVERVIEW LifeStance Health is seeking a Spravato Medical Assistant who will be responsible for serving as a point of contact to coordinate medical care, providing support to patients and psychiatric clinicians, ensuring quality customer service to patients as they navigate the mental health experience. \n Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations and management of clinical therapies under the direction of the Physician

Greet and room patients, obtain weight and vitals, review any relevant medical information and current medications, administer medications as indicated and ordered

Review all screeners related to patient’s appointment and alert physician if abnormal or high scores are reported

Provide clear patient instructions and education regarding treatments

Ensure all relevant documentation and consents are signed before starting treatment

Ensure adequate medication dosages and confirm accurate dose before administration of medication

Before starting treatment ensure correct patient identification is obtained, chairside

Monitor and assess patients thoroughly throughout their stay

Maintain all clinical logs to ensure compliance and accuracy

Ensure clinic prep is complete for the next shift

Review intakes and collaborate with psychiatric clinician, regarding new patient paperwork

Establish professional relationships with new and existing patients

Timely submission of charting and documentation requirements for each patient

Maintain an orderly configuration for the storage of supplies, including expiration dates and sufficient levels of the required supply

Monitor and report inventory requirements needed for daily operation

Maintain and comply with DEA regulations of controlled substances

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Assist psychiatric clinicians with necessary aspects of patient care including prior authorizations, lab orders, letters for patients, records requests, coordination of needed patient forms/paperwork (i.e. FLMA)

Facilitate communication as needed between the patient, medical staff and the patient’s pharmacy, including arranging medication deliveries

Ensure accuracy of patient pharmacy information in the medical record

Assist in coordination of internal and external referrals for specialty services care

Skills and Experience

Certified Medical Assistant

High School or equivalent required, associates/bachelor’s degree preferred​.

1+ years of experience in healthcare operations, customer service, or similar role or setting preferred.

Ability to multitask and prioritize duties to support delivery of high-quality patient experience.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficient in using Computer Software Applications (Microsoft Office & EMRs)

Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential Information (HIPAA)

Current BLS Certification

Understanding of documentation standards

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

\n $24 - $27 an hour Competitive hourly rate based on tenure. \n To learn more about this position contact Jackie at View email address on click.appcast.io