Medical Assistant (Care Support Specialist)

At Steadfast Health, our Care Support Specialists are essential members of the care team, where your voice matters and your work makes a difference every day. We offer a predictable weekday schedule, no weekends or late nights, and an inclusive, supportive workplace where respect is the standard. You’ll join team huddles, contribute to patient care planning, and receive paid training in trauma-informed care. With opportunities to cross-train and grow into leadership or other clinical roles, you can build a career here, not just a job. And because we value our frontline teams, we celebrate your contributions through ongoing recognition programs. 

Role

This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our clinical services, while providing unwavering support to patients throughout their treatment journey. The core responsibilities include managing patient intake, scheduling, data entry, and supporting the day-to-day operations of care delivery. However, the most important aspects of this role go beyond technical skills—our Care Support Specialists are the face of the organization and the first point of contact for patients. They are responsible for creating a welcoming, empathetic, and supportive environment for all patients, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and encouraged, regardless of the circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patients, offering professional, empathetic communication that fosters trust and comfort.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of clinical services, including managing patient intake, scheduling, and data entry.
• Address patient concerns and challenges with understanding and unconditional positive regard, supporting and empowering patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Collect and accurately document patient details, medical history, and consent forms, ensuring accurate data entry into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Verify patient insurance coverage, assist with pre-authorizations, and ensure proper documentation for billing.
• Ensure all patient records are complete, accurate, and up-to-date in the EHR system, including treatment plans and test results, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure timely and efficient patient care, addressing needs and concerns as they arise.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations, maintaining the confidentiality of all patient-related information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) training program.
• Administrative experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in behavioral health or SUD care.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience in managing scheduling, data entry, and patient records.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and patient-centered manner.
• Ability to manage sensitive or challenging situations with professionalism, patience, and empathy, ensuring all patients feel supported and valued.
• Comfort with digital tools and systems, including medical office software and EHR platforms (e.g., Athenahealth), with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Experience with insurance verification and billing practices.
• Passionate about Steadfast Health’s mission to provide low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist SUD care. 

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, including frequent data entry into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., moving files, office supplies, or small medical equipment).
• Manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination required for handling paperwork, operating office equipment, and performing basic medical assistant tasks.
• Ability to hear and communicate clearly with patients and staff in a busy clinical environment, both in person and by phone.
• Visual acuity required for reading medical records, completing data entry, and verifying patient information.
• Ability to navigate and move within clinic spaces, including exam rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency situations, which may require rapid mobility and physical intervention in support of patient safety.

Investors & Partners  

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.