Medical Assistant (Athens, GA)

Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. We are looking for a passionate Medical Assistant.  The ideal candidate will be motivated by joining a quickly growing organization.  Excited to help us improve the care experience for patients and providers.  The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled worker who assumes a wide range of clinical and administrative roles within the physician office setting.  The Medical Assistant serves as a key team player when interacting and communicating with patients and/or clinical staff in the ambulatory care environment.  Most importantly we’re looking to bring someone into our team who is excited about our mission to improve mental healthcare across the country. Job Responsibilities   The Medical 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 Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced practice Handling vital signs, such as weight, height, temperature, pulse, uranalysis and respiration rate 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 Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor Ideal Candidate Profile: Passionate about our mission and inspiring others Self-starter, for whom no task is too big or too small and takes ownership of their decisions Contribute to the collective effort both within own scope - and beyond - as needed Creative and strategic thinker A lifelong learner who believes in giving and receiving feedback to get better each day Organized & process-oriented Qualifications / Skills   At least one year of experience working in a medical office and/or mental health is (preferred) Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression (preferred) Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor, and interface well with patients in a mental health setting (preferred) Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team Excellent computer skills Education and Experience Requirements: Associates or bachelor’s degree (preferred) Some experience in healthcare settings (preferred) Knowledge of working at a clinical setting (preferred) #LI-Onsite At Geode Health, we offer: Competitive compensation 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 Medical, dental and vision benefits Life insurance Short and long-term disability Paid vacation and holidays Matching 401k plan State of the art technology Why work for Geode Health? At Geode Health, we take our commitment to patients and providers seriously. We focus every day on how to help patients across the United States get the best possible mental health care available. To achieve this, we focus on ensuring our providers have unmatched support and resources so that they can focus on providing great care. We are backed by KKR, a leading private equity firm with the experience and mission alignment to truly make an impact. Joining Geode Health will put you on the front-end of a rapidly growing movement to increase access and improve outcomes for mental health patients and providers across the nation. To learn more, visit us as www.geodehealth.com Geode Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our workforce. Estimated hourly pay range : $20.00-$23.00