Medical Assistant - Chevy Chase, United States - Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC

Description

Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates (WBMA) seeks a compassionate and dedicated medical assistant to join our team.

As a vital member of our medical staff, you will play a crucial role, among other things, in administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and providing support for esketamine therapy.

We seek an individual with a strong commitment to patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative healthcare environment.

To be considered for this position, provide a brief personal statement or cover letter that expresses why you are the best person for this position and include reference _
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Responsibilities:

• Administer TMS and assist with esketamine therapy under the physician's guidance, adhering to specified protocols.
• Review and document each patient's medication/treatment administration details, accommodating provider preferences.
• Monitor and document all TMS and esketamine therapy aspects to ensure patient wellbeing and maintain clinical accuracy.
• Record patient vitals per esketamine protocol and fully document the encounter.
• Provide and collect Spravato Informed Consent forms before the induction of any esketamine therapy.
• Submit REMS Monitoring forms following each esketamine therapy.
• Administer rating scales to benchmark treatment progress and ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver exceptional patient care consistently, demonstrating empathy, building trust, employing reflective listening, and supporting a vulnerable patient population.
• Document all treatment session notes and relevant information in the Electronic Health Record (AthenaHealth), collaborating effectively with other team members.
• Schedule patient consultations and visits to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Maintain a working knowledge of general insurance and billing procedures to support related workflows.
• Obtain prior authorization for TMS and esketamine therapy.
• Obtain medication prior authorization, ensuring seamless access to prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate medication refill requests, working closely with patients to facilitate timely and accurate replenishment of medications.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with TMS and esketamine therapy administration is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a teamoriented environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Proficient in general computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google G Suite.
• Basic knowledge of health insurance plans.

Working In-Person Hours:

• Monday through Friday, with an 8hour shift scheduled between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Occasional weekend days may be needed.

Compensation:

- $23 to $24 per hour based on education and work history.

• Fulltime employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, retirement benefits, and medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.

Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Office

Work Location:
In person