Medical Assistant
New Haven Residential Treatment Center · Spanish Fork, UT · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$23/hrPart-time
Location: Spanish Fork, UT
Pay
$18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Schedule
- 3‑4 days per week
- Day Shift: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Evening Shift: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate and detail‑oriented part‑time Medical Assistant to support the day‑to‑day healthcare needs of the students we serve. This role is vital to ensuring students receive timely, accurate, and empathetic medical care in a collaborative clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to reports of illness, pain, or medical emergencies and assess student needs.
- Determine when students require placement on a sick bed due to illness or discomfort.
- Accompany students to medical appointments and communicate outcomes to parents and the Nurse Manager.
- Obtain and record vital signs and student weights as assigned.
- Accurately administer medications and document all activity in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Count, track, and document narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Observe and chart student mood, behavior, and affect, particularly when new medications are initiated.
- Coordinate and assist with laboratory draws and medical testing.
- Administer, read, and document Tuberculosis (TB) tests.
- Communicate relevant medical information to the treatment team and psychiatrist verbally and in writing.
- Perform additional clinical or administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Active CMA, CCMA, or EMT certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Prior clinical experience preferred, but not required; new graduates and entry‑level candidates are encouraged to apply.