Medical Assistant: Milestone- 7078

About the role

Milestone is a 7-14 day stabilization intensive residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues. Services include individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning, with a focus on recovery, gender responsiveness, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Absorb and document client information such as vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, and changes in medical history in the client's chart.
• Maintain medication adherence to ensure effectiveness and prevent diversion.
• Document ongoing client progress, particularly regarding side effects of medication.
• Collect toxicology screens at the frequency ordered.
• Submit, route, and ensure completion of orders and medication refill requests.
• Demonstrate competency in addressing age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements, including NCCHC and Joint Commission standards.
• Consult with other team members and external providers regarding treatment.
• Follow up on emails regarding intakes, inductions, transfers, dose changes, EKGs, medication concerns, medical visits, and medical record requests.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other assignments and duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, Medical Assistant Diploma, or Applied Associate’s Degree (AAS) from an accredited school.
• Experience: Previous experience in medical field preferred, experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• Training: CPR/First-Aid certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Compensation

$19.28/hr minimum and up, commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy.

Benefits

Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 Hours/Week

Pay

$19.28/hr minimum and up, commensurate upon experience

Employment Type

Part-time, 20 Hours/Week