Medical Assistant - Per Diem

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for completing clinical duties in a health care setting, working under the direct supervision of a physician or other health practitioner. The Medical Assistant will effectively perform clinical and administrative functions including, but not limited to: client intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, observing patient behavior, taking notes, monitoring vital signs, and the administration of medications and first aid, while adhering to legal and ethical standards in the field.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide client care as part of a team of doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and therapists.
• Administer mini-mental health screens and enter data to chart using the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Manage and obtain client medical history and adequate client medical information/data as needed.
• Responsible for client administration of injectable medications during shot clinic events as necessary.
• Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment side effects or complications.
• Receive or initiate client phone calls and follow practice or protocol while gathering pertinent data regarding the reason for call or client request.
• Schedule/cancel appointments for existing clients following standard practice.
• Assist with referrals to internal or external psychosocial or mental health treatments as needed.
• Provide client education about common mental health and substance use disorders and available treatment options.

Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications including drug properties and interactions and working knowledge of laboratory test results.
• Understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and health conditions.
• Basic knowledge of methods of psychotherapy, principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental illnesses, behavioral and affective disorders (some familiarity with the DSM IV and diagnostic techniques).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.

*Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.