Medical Assistant - Johnston

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as:
  • Lab tracking and data entry
  • Document management
  • Obtaining patient histories and vital signs
  • Verifying medication lists
  • Preparing charts and pre-visit planning
• Schedules patient appointments and follow-up tests taking into consideration medical concerns and patient circumstances as desired.
• Supports clients as they come into the clinic to check vital signs, height, and weight and inputting the data into the electronic medical record.
• Completes screenings using standardized tools to collect information on social determinants of health regarding:
• Transportation
• Housing stability
• Utilities
• Food insecurity
• Domestic violence
• Tobacco use
• Alcohol use
• Provides resources to clients as needed based on information collected on the social determinants of health.
• Aids client/family in scheduling appointments and lab work, relaying details to the client, and assisting with arranging transportation if needed.
• Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Communicates information to the care team in a timely manner.
• Attends supervision, agency, and team staff meetings as scheduled.
• Engages in training on evidence-based practice models specific to their assigned population, including motivational interviewing, implementing learned skills in daily interventions.
• Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant and/or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience, preferably working with individuals with behavioral health conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and use of car to complete major functions of the job.
• Automobile liability insurance coverage for the vehicle being used in accordance with Center requirements.
• CPR training within 30 working days of employment and maintained annually.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses.
• Understanding of family systems model of care.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Familiarity with screening/assessment tools and evidence-based practices relevant to the position.
• Oral and written communication skills at a proficient level, ensuring effective and professional communication.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Pay Range

• $18.13-$29.90

Location

• Gateway Healthcare Inc. - 101 Bacon Street Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type

• Monday-Friday Days

Work Shift

• Day

Daily Hours

• 8 hours

Driving Required

• Yes