About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.
We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the
community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of
healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,
physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR
is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our
employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Medical Assistant will provide clinical and
administrative support to patients and staff in the Buprenorphine,
Naltrexone and Methadone programs.
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life,
Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Medical Assistant is responsible for screening and consenting
potential clients for MAT programs.
- Assist in the maintenance of patient flow including weight,
height, vital signs, and patient preparation as needed.
- Schedule patients and participate in tracking of patients for
follow up.
- Assist with admission of new clients, including supervised urine
drug screens, urine pregnancy tests and interpreting tests including
breath alcohol testing.
- Completing assessment paperwork and other required program paperwork.
- The Medical Assistant schedules random urines, pill counts, EKGs,
and vital signs for clients under the direction of RN Case Mangers.
- Order urine drug screening tests.
- Participate in monthly MAT meetings.
- Complete prior authorizations for MAT medications. Utilize the MAT
preferred program.
- Input office procedures, billing charges and other pertinent
clinical information into EHR.
- Triage incoming phone calls. Assist with cancelling and scheduling
appointments as needed.
- Submit application for PT-1 form via mass.gov website.
- The Medical Assistant assists with completion of all MAT related paperwork.
- Maintain adequate stocking of supplies.
- Disposes of biohazard waste daily.
- Ability to work some evening hours.
- Other duties as required.