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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified - Chandler, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA) is an Integrated Internal Medicine Practice looking to bring on a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide coverage in our Chandler, AZ clinic on a full-time basis.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results for patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders.

Assess, diagnose, and treat adults and youth populations over 14 years of age experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the Mental Health Division Clinical Director, as necessary.
Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
Oversee Mental Health treatments, such as Spravato.
Ensure compliance and that all policies and procedures function in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with patients, Providers, clinical and clerical team members for continuity of high quality patient care.

Required Skills:

Liaise with patients, Mental Health Providers, and Internal Medicine Providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
Serve as back up coverage in our Chandler, AZ clinic.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Enforces all policies, procedures, protocols, directives and goals of the organization.

Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health or a similar field required.
Master’s degree in public health, health administration or nursing required.
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing preferred.
Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
An unencumbered license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Arizona.
Must have valid DEA, X Waiver DEA, and NPI numbers.

Benefits:

Job Summary:

Competitive base salary
Ability to earn over $30,000 in performance based bonuses
6 weeks of PTO, inclusive of vacation, sick time, major holidays, and continuing medical education (CME)
$1,000 CME stipend
Provided medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) plans
100% paid medical malpractice insurance and DEA renewals

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$160,000.00 per year

JOB CLOSING DATE:

November 2, 2024

Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Chandler, AZ

We are looking for two (2) full-time, friendly, and dependable Certified Medical Assistants to join our Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Multispecialty practice who can multi-task in a fast paced environment Monday through Friday.

This is an in-person position working in our main clinic in Chandler, AZ.

Since there are many variations to the job duties, the ideal candidate will have completed and graduated from a medical assisting course, be flexible, and willing to assist in multiple clinic functions without getting flustered under stressful situations. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Front office duties include:

Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner.
Verifies patient’s insurance and collects patient co-pays and unmet deductibles.
Answers telephone, screen calls, takes messages, and provides information.
Schedules appointments as requested.
Maintains and updates current information on the physician’s schedule ensuring that patients are scheduled properly.
Answers questions regarding patient appointments and blood draw schedule.
Process faxes by creating telephone encounters and sending these to the appropriate recipients.
Responds to patient text messages.
Generates specialist referrals, as needed.
Oversees the waiting area, coordinates patient movement, reports problems or irregularities.
Keeps lobby and front desk area clean and tidy per COVID-19 protocols.

Back office duties include:

Rooming patients and taking vitals.
Patient record management utilizing the E-ClinicalWorks EMR system.
Answering telephone calls related to clinical questions and relaying messages to the provider.
Calling patients with test results and processing prescription refill requests, as directed by the provider.
Providing patient instructions, screening (UA) and other clinical tests.
Ordering lab work and imaging at the providers discretion.
Completing prior authorizations and generating specialist referrals.
Other duties as assigned.

Follow up with patients is critical!!

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Required Skills:

Fulfills patient care responsibilities which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; preparing exam rooms; assisting patients as needed with collecting specimens, preparing provider assessments, etc.; collecting patient history including social, medical, and family; reconciling medications; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting provider with various procedures; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information; processing provider orders and prescriptions.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; managing charts to ensure information is completed.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol; cleaning exam rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; informing Clinical Manager when supplies are low, restocking exam rooms, and nightly collection and disposal of trash within the Internal Medicine front and back office.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which include respecting/promoting patient rights and sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with the Clinical Manager.

Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion and graduation from a medical assisting course required.
Basic computer skills including previous work with an electronic health record (EHR).
Strong customer service focus.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Teamwork oriented.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good judgment.
Resourcefulness in problem solving.
Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability.

Benefits:

Job Summary:

After successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$18.00 to $20.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE:

October 31, 2024

Certified Medical Coding Specialist - Chandler, AZ (Maricopa County)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Reviews and ensures the accuracy of medical coding for all services rendered by assigned medical Providers including appropriate diagnostic documentation of risk and chronic conditions through a master understanding of specific CPT and ICD -10 codes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assigns and sequences appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes, in compliance with third party payer requirements.
Acts as a coding claims review specialist.
Reviews and modifies, if necessary, CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes from assigned Provider visit notes in a timely fashion, ensuring all supported codes are captured on the claim form(s) and submits to the health plan; closing both HCC and HEDIS/Stars care gaps.
Queries the Provider for clarification, as needed, using communication guidelines provided by the RCD/Physician Coder.
Coding quality is at 95% accuracy or greater.
Assists in addressing unbilled/unfiled encounters.
Assist with other clerical tasks as needed.

Required Skills:

Provides appropriate individual or group training and education to staff on current and future coding guidelines based on industry trends and best practices.
Researches and completes coding projects as assigned.
Establishes themselves as the expert in CPT and ICD-10 coding and the relationship between specific coding practices and medical risk stratification.
Identifies Providers who may need additional educational training about their documentation and/or code selection and collaborates with the Clinical Manager regarding planned Provider coding education sessions.
Billing revenue and collections, and resolution of denied/rejected claims monthly.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years of experience in an Internal Medicine medical record coding role required.
Previous experience with an electronic medical/health record; experience in E-Clinical Works preferred.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines, as well as AHCCCS, Medicare, and commercial insurance reimbursement guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology a plus.
Possession of a Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
Current professional coding certification required through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Documented participation in training and education programs to maintain professional competence and skills applies.
Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports and related documents and to maintain working relationships with Providers and staff.
Strong customer service focus.
Teamwork oriented.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good judgment.
Resourcefulness in problem solving.
Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability.

Benefits:

Job Summary:

After successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$24.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE:

October 26, 2024

Certified Medical Coding Specialist - Maricopa, AZ (Pinal County)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Reviews and ensures the accuracy of medical coding for all services rendered by assigned medical Providers including appropriate diagnostic documentation of risk and chronic conditions through a master understanding of specific CPT and ICD -10 codes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assigns and sequences appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes, in compliance with third party payer requirements.
Acts as a coding claims review specialist.
Reviews and modifies, if necessary, CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes from assigned Provider visit notes in a timely fashion, ensuring all supported codes are captured on the claim form(s) and submits to the health plan; closing both HCC and HEDIS/Stars care gaps.
Queries the Provider for clarification, as needed, using communication guidelines provided by the RCD/Physician Coder.
Coding quality is at 95% accuracy or greater.
Assists in addressing unbilled/unfiled encounters.
Assist with other clerical tasks as needed.

Required Skills:

Provides appropriate individual or group training and education to staff on current and future coding guidelines based on industry trends and best practices.
Researches and completes coding projects as assigned.
Establishes themselves as the expert in CPT and ICD-10 coding and the relationship between specific coding practices and medical risk stratification.
Identifies Providers who may need additional educational training about their documentation and/or code selection and collaborates with the Clinical Manager regarding planned Provider coding education sessions.
Billing revenue and collections, and resolution of denied/rejected claims monthly.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years of experience in an Internal Medicine medical record coding role required.
Previous experience with an electronic medical/health record; experience in E-Clinical Works preferred.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines, as well as AHCCCS, Medicare, and commercial insurance reimbursement guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology a plus.
Possession of a Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
Current professional coding certification required through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Documented participation in training and education programs to maintain professional competence and skills applies.
Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports and related documents and to maintain working relationships with Providers and staff.
Strong customer service focus.
Teamwork oriented.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good judgment.
Resourcefulness in problem solving.
Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability.

Benefits:

Job Summary:

After successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$24.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE:

October 29, 2024

Certified Medical Assistant - Maricopa, AZ - Pinal County

We are looking for one (1) permanent, full-time, friendly, and dependable Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care/Internal Medicine/Multi-Specialty practice in the City of Maricopa, AZ (Pinal County) who can multi-task in a fast paced environment Monday through Friday.

Since there are many variations to the job duties, the ideal candidate will have completed a medical assisting course, be flexible, and willing to assist in multiple clinic functions without getting flustered under stressful situations. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Rooming patients and taking vitals.
Patient record management utilizing the EMR system.
Answering telephone calls related to clinical questions and relaying messages to the Provider.
Calling patients with test results and processing prescription refill requests, as directed by the Provider.
Providing patient instructions.
Screening (UA) and other clinical tests.
Ordering lab work and imaging, at the Providers discretion.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Fulfills patient care responsibilities which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; preparing exam rooms; assisting patients as needed with collecting specimens, preparing provider assessments, etc.; collecting patient history including social, medical, and family; reconciling medications; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting provider with various procedures; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information; processing provider orders and prescriptions.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; managing charts to ensure information is completed.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol; cleaning exam rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; informing Clinical Manager when supplies are low, restocking exam rooms, and nightly collection and disposal of trash within the Internal Medicine front and back office.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which include respecting/promoting patient rights and sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with the Clinical Manager.

Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a medical assisting course required.
Basic computer skills including previous work with an electronic health record (EHR).
Strong customer service focus.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Teamwork oriented.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good judgment.
Resourcefulness in problem solving.
Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability.

Benefits:

Job Summary:

After successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$18.00 to $20.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE:

September 28, 2024

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