Medical Assistant/Receptionist

New Oakland Family Centers

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Posted 5 months ago

Full Time

Okemos, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

The Medical Assistant/Receptionist supports both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring efficient care and smooth office operations. Responsibilities include front desk duties, data entry, and assisting with consumer interactions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Assistant/Receptionist to support clinical and administrative functions. Key requirements include a high school diploma, strong communication skills, proficiency in data entry and EMR systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant

Receptionist

High school diploma

Communication skills

Data entry

EMR systems

Customer service

Vital signs

HIPAA

Office 365

Scheduling

Multitasking

Phone skills

Job Description

Transend MSO, Inc. provides administrative support to New Oakland Family Centers who offers top-tier psychiatric care, therapeutic counseling, and educational services to individuals and families. We are committed to providing consistent, compassionate support, responding to each person's needs, and treating everyone with the highest level of respect through active engagement in our communities.

Position Details
Location: Okemos
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, 8:30am-5pm or other full-time equivalent.
Reports To: Director of Nursing / Site Director / Site Supervisors / Regional Nursing Supervisors
Compensation: Hourly Employee; $17-$18/hour. Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant/Receptionist plays a vital dual role, supporting both clinical and administrative functions within the FACE to FACE Partial Hospital and Outpatient Programs. This position involves direct interaction with consumers as well as collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the organization to ensure efficient, compassionate care and smooth office operations.

Desired Skills

  • Strong multitasking abilities, with effective time and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to effectively engage diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform front desk duties including answering phones professionally, managing messages, and scheduling appointments.
  • Support intake procedures by ensuring all required documentation is completed and properly filed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely data entry into the EMR system; update consumer information, document encounters, and ensure all records are current.
  • Collect and document consumer payments.
  • Assist with opening and closing office procedures.
  • Obtain vital signs (BP, HR, Wt and Ht) for consumers as directed and document findings appropriately.
  • Facilitate lab-related tasks, including obtaining consents, completing requisition forms, and assisting with urine specimen collection.
  • Support telehealth operations in collaboration with nurses and prescribers.
  • Maintain and inventory first aid kits and medication samples under nurse supervision.
  • Effectively manage crisis situations in accordance with clinic protocol.
  • Maintain professional boundaries, communicate consistently with staff, participate in team meetings, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
  • Assist with coverage to other NOFC locations, as needed.
  • Accept feedback, pursue professional growth, stay current with training, and perform additional duties as needed to support clinic operations.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

  • Employees are expected to maintain a professional appearance in alignment with the Employee Handbook and be prepared for active engagement with consumers.
  • This role requires extended periods of remaining in a stationary position during HIPAA-compliant communications and requires the ability to perform physical activities such as bending and reaching. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions as needed.
  • The workspace must maintain a quiet and professional environment including minimizing noise and distractions to ensure a safe, confidential and supportive atmosphere for consumers in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
  • Proficiency in using computers, phones, and office equipment for documentation and telehealth purposes is necessary. This includes but is not limited to Office 365 and Electronic Medical Record systems.
  • The role may require moving within the office or traveling between locations to fulfill job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be considered based on individual needs.
  • Staff are to dress professionally at all times per the Employee Handbook. Staff will need to be prepared to be actively involved with consumers. 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Proficiency in data entry and electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and customer service focus.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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New Oakland Family Centers

New Oakland Family Centers has been serving the needs of adults, teens and children 1991. The FACE to FACE Crisis Intervention and Assessment Program began in 1994 and provides an effective and proven alternative to hospitalization for individuals during and after a mental health crisis. The focus at New Oakland is on active, preventive, and early intervention approaches for the adults, teens and adolescents we serve. We emphasize a whole-person and whole-family approach and strive to identify, understand and address the many underlying factors involved in treating mental health concerns. The professional staff at New Oakland Family Centers treat a wide range of emotional, family, stress related challenges, substance abuse and serious mental illness. Our interdisciplinary team consists of child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists, psychologists, masters-level social workers, clinical nurse specialists, professional counselors, educational, testing and other support staff working together as a team to provide quality care. New Oakland’s core programming model is a mental health day program known as FACE to FACE, a five- to seven-day crisis intervention program that helps adults, children, teens and families through some of the most challenging mental health an individual or family will experience. Presently, New Oakland has 12 clinical locations serving southeast Michigan — in Ann Arbor, Center Line, Clarkston, Clinton Township, Farmington Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Okemos, Port Huron, Livonia, Southgate, and Warren — all offering a spectrum of mental health services from traditional outpatient care to more intensive services to meet the needs of individuals and families for timely, high-quality mental health care . . . the right care, at the right time.

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