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Westchester Jewish Community Services Medical Assistant in Yonkers, New York
Overview:
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our outpatient mental health clinic in Yonkers, NY. This position offers a hybrid schedule supporting all WJCS outpatient clinics. As the largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester, WJCS serves people across the lifespan. The salary range is $45,000-$50,000.
Responsibilities:
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include:
• Obtain and maintain outside medical records, such as discharge summaries, physical exams, and lab results.
• Triage medical concerns and requests for medications raised outside of psychiatric appointments.
• Make reminder calls for all appointments with psychiatric and nursing staff, including for injections.
• Assist with scheduling of psychiatric and nursing appointments.
• Complete prior authorizations for medications when requested.
• Coordinate care with outside pharmacies and providers.
Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
What WJCS has to offer you:
In addition meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Disability and life insurance
403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
On-Going Professional Training and Development
Employee Assistance Program
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)?
Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need. We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
