Medical Assistant

About the role

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.

Schedule

Full-time, 3:00pm–12:00am Friday–Tuesday (off Wednesday/Thursday). Some weekend coverage and occasional overtime as approved by supervisor.

Responsibilities

The Medication Aide/Assistant assists with passing of medications to the patients, and other related duties as delegated. The residential site may be the clinic, a home and/or an apartment complex which may have two stories; if two stories, the top story is accessible by one flight of stairs. Work may vary with the needs of the patient population.

• Responsible for passing medication to patients, including controlled medications, assisting with self-administration, documentation of med passes, and g-tube feedings after training by nursing department and on-going monitoring by nursing department.
• For quality assurance purposes, does medication checks. Reports observations to nursing.
• Must be aware of standing routine medication orders and utilize appropriately with nursing direction.
• Provides follow-up staff training on medication distribution as needed.
• Monitoring and/or recording of vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure readings, pulse, respirations to report to nursing as needed.
• Will do finger stick blood sugars as needed.
• Apply first aid if required.
• Performs toilet and chair transfers without assistance for patients up to 150 pounds utilizing approved transfer techniques. Transfer techniques include standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling. Patients requiring moderate to maximum assistance and weighing over 150 pounds are lifted and transferred by two persons.
• Provides for the safety of patients, visitors, staff and self when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts, which can include yelling, exiting, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, scratching, and throwing objects.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Requires training as a Medical Assistant. Medical Assistant certification/license preferred.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and Pro-ACT certifications.
• To be a cleared driver, staff must maintain a good driving record under the California DMV or Texas State Department of Public Safety, and submit verification of driving record, registration, and insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to safely manage physical loads essential to performance of job.

Benefits

At CNS, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as a full-time staff member:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Extended Sick Leave: Take the time you need to recover with extended sick leave.
• Insurance: Access to PPO medical, dental, life, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire. Employment includes annual enrollment in One Medical (https://www.onemedical.com/) with telehealth also available through the company health plan.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate with 9-10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day.
• 401(k) Plan: Plan for your future with our company matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Professional License Reimbursement: Get reimbursed for your professional license fees.
• Continuing Education Assistance: Pursue further education with our continuing education assistance program.
• Daily Pay: Access your earnings immediately after you complete your shift!
• LifeMart Benefits: As a valued member of our team, you have access to exclusive discounts and savings through LifeMart, a proprietary, members-only discount shopping website. LifeMart provides real savings on a wide range of products and services including travel, tickets, electronics, family care, wellness, home & auto, financial and legal services, apparel, flowers & gifts, and restaurants and dining.
• Wisely Financial Services: Access to Wisely's financial services including early direct deposit, cashback rewards on purchases at participating merchants (accessible through the myWisely mobile app), and prepaid debit cards for everyday financial transactions.