Geode Health→
Practice Assistant
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$42k–$48k/yr
Experience
No experience required
Posted
Today
Skills
medical office experiencemental health experiencepatient interactioni-9 form processingdrug screening proceduresconfidentiality compliance
Job Description
Summary: Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. They are seeking a passionate Practice Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients and assist with various clinical and administrative tasks within the physician office setting.
Responsibilities:
- The Practice Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting the providers with the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients
- Practice Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced practice
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards
- Respond to verbal and electronic requests for information and assistance using proper policies, reference tools and provider instructions
- Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations
- Understanding of policies and procedures
- Supports HR compliance processes, including assisting with the completion and verification of I-9 forms for Geode employees
- Assists with drug screening processes as needed, including specimen collection, shipment, and ordering of necessary supplies
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient, provider, and organizational information, and upholds privacy standards in all aspects of their work
- Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
- Excellent computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience working in a medical office and/or mental health
- Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression
- Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor, and interface well with patients in a mental health setting
- Associates or bachelor's degree
- Some experience in healthcare settings
- Knowledge of working at a clinical setting
Required Skills: Medical office experience, Mental health experience, Patient interaction, I-9 form processing, Drug screening procedures, Confidentiality compliance
Benefits: Competitive compensation, Medical, dental and vision benefits, Life insurance, Short and long-term disability, Paid vacation and holidays, Matching 401k plan, State of the art technology, Flexible schedule, In-person and virtual patient visits, Comprehensive admin support (front office, accounting, finance, payroll, HR, etc), Professional development opportunities, Clinical community, support, and leadership
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid vacation and holidays
Matching 401k plan
State of the art technology
Flexible schedule
In-person and virtual patient visits
Comprehensive admin support (front office, accounting, finance, payroll, HR, etc)
Professional development opportunities
Clinical community, support, and leadership