Medical Assistant- Private School
Medical Assistant- Private School
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Job Description
Description
Pay:
- Starting at $16.95 per hour
- Experience credit applied in addition to base pay capping out at $19.32 per hour
- $1560 annual increase for Master degree
- Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate
Benefits & Rewards:
- 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
- 8 sick days
- Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting )
- 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free access to the Lippincott Nursing Center website which provides a wide range of educational resources to earn state licensing required CEUs paid for by Devereux
- Interested in advancing your career Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance oneonone coaching skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100 of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here
Devereux CT Programs:
Are you interested in making a lifesaving difference for children and adolescents Interested in joining a shelter program for unaccompanied children in Connecticut
If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
The Glenhome School & Transition Program
For over 50 years The Glenholme School part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington CT the Medical Assistant will be part of a cohesive passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereuxs mission and values of quality care as well as providing topnotch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.
Schedule:
Hours and shifts will vary
Primary Responsibilities Include:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you then look no further!
- Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff including taking vital signs preparing patients for examinations and assisting with procedures.
- Count and manage medications ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Place doctors orders and manage communications with healthcare providers.
- Work independently to manage clinical and administrative tasks efficiently.
- Perform triage to assess the urgency of patient needs and provide appropriate care or referrals.
- Update and maintain electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR) accurately and promptly.
- Request and obtain consent from parents for any medication changes or updates.
- Assist in maintaining a clean organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Complete paid DCF medication certification within 3 months of hire.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or nurse.
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CNA or LPN certification preferred but not necessary.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patientcentered approach to healthcare.
Certification Requirements:
- Must complete DCF medication within 3 months of hire (paid by Devereux)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and coordination to perform clinical tasks.
Devereux has a zerotolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
