Medical Assistant

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Medical Assistant</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong>The Medical Assistant provides virtual clinical and administrative support for evolvedMD’s psychiatric med management program. This role is critical in ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated care by managing virtual triage, prior authorizations, prescription coordination, and appointment scheduling. Working closely with Psychiatric Consultants, and Clinical Operations team, the Medical Assistant enables providers to focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric care by handling essential non-clinical workflows. This is a fast-paced, execution-focused role ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who thrives in a fully remote environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a remote position based in Arizona.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hourly rate $18 - $22.50 per hour (DOE)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>$1,200</strong>annual technology allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401(k) company match <strong>up to 3%</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Virtual Triage & Patient Support</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a primary point of contact for patient calls and portal messages.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide virtual support for patient questions, appointment needs, and general patient follow-up.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collect and route lab results, outside records, and other patient information for provider review.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Prior Authorization & Insurance Coordination</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Submit and track prior authorizations for psychiatric medications.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Verify insurance eligibility and help resolve medication coverage issues with payers, pharmacies, and internal teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare patients for virtual visits by confirming demographic and insurance information needed.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Prescription & Medication Coordination</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support prescription refill requests and prepare items for provider review.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with pharmacies on medication questions, clarifications, and follow-up needs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Scheduling & Patient Coordination</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Schedule new and follow-up appointments and help maintain provider calendars.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage appointment reminders, cancellations, reschedules, and follow-up communication.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Documentation & Administrative Support</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and related systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Track outstanding tasks, manage work queues, and organize inbound documents.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Follow established workflows, escalation pathways, and confidentiality standards.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Competencies</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Clinical Acumen:</u> Demonstrates a strong understanding of basic medical terminology, psychiatric medication workflows, and common ambulatory support processes in order to accurately triage patient needs, escalate clinical concerns appropriately, and support safe, timely care coordination.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Operational Discipline:</u> Maintains accuracy, organization, and follow-through across high-volume administrative workflows, including prior authorizations, refill coordination, scheduling, and documentation, while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining compliance with internal procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Patient-Centered Communication:</u> Communicates clearly, professionally, and empathetically with patients, caregivers, providers, pharmacies, and payers, helping patients feel supported while ensuring information is conveyed accurately and efficiently in a virtual environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Collaboration:</u> Works effectively across interdisciplinary teams, partnering closely with care teams to keep patient care workflows moving smoothly and resolve issues quickly.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Initiative & Adaptability:</u> Takes ownership of assigned tasks, anticipates needs, and adapts quickly to changing priorities, provider preferences, and patient volume in a fast-paced remote setting with a high degree of accountability and independence.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Current Medical Assistant certification required.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Training, education or experience in behavioral health, psychiatric services, or ambulatory care is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1–3 years of experience as a medical assistant.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with EHR systems, clinical workflows, and integrated care models a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable with virtual patient platforms, utilizing telephone, text, messaging, and video visit software</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At evolvedMD, we are leading the integration of behavioral health services in modern primary care. How? We use a uniquely upfront, innovative, and ongoing approach that places our clinicians on site and in person at each of the practices we serve. As one of America’s largest and most seasoned companies dedicated to integration, we fully embed behavioral health managers into a collaborative team. evolvedMD is committed to meeting patients where they are most comfortable: whether that is in person and on site at your practice location or virtual. We offer early, comprehensive, and dedicated care to help patients achieve the best possible behavioral health outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To find out more about what it’s like to work at evolvedMD, visit our <a href="https://www.evolvedmd.com/resources">Resources and News page</a> at <a href="https://www.evolvedmd.com/resources?hsLang=en">https://www.evolvedmd.com/resources</a> where you can learn about our culture, leaders, innovations, and impact in the community.</span></p></div>

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