Certified Medical Assistant

Position Hours

This position will work 12 hour shifts (6 A.M. - 6 P.M.) on a rotating schedule. One week will be 3 days of work (32 hours) and the following week will be 4 days (48 hours) which includes every other weekend.

Duties

• Review all incoming medication with client
• Complete TB Testing for New Employees
• Be present with Medical Director/Designee during physicals
• Assess Need for walk-in/emergency room visits and review with Healthcare Supervisor
• Follow up with any visits to walk in and ER
• Obtain records from prior medical/mental health facilities as needed for continuity of care
• Have contact with ordering physicians on medications to verify medication regimen and any discontinued medication
• Advocate for client with primary care physician, providing updated information on current medications prescribed and follow up care after treatment
• Travel to other locations for review of medications, noting all inconsistencies
• Review E-Mar to verify correct medications/times/dosages
• Ensure Medication education has been scheduled/completed for all newly prescribed medication
• Discuss concerns of client's biomedical issues with clinical staff via alert
• Obtain drug screens
• Obtain labs via phlebotomy
• Ensure Vital signs are taken per facility protocol
• Ensures updated COWS/CIWA are obtained per protocol
• Administer injectable medications as prescribed
• Make medications available for clients as prescribed for self-administration

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is required
• Valid Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance