Certified Medical Assistant - MAT
Certified Medical Assistant - MAT
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Job Description
Job Title: Medical Assistant in Medication Assisted Treatment Program
Department: Hermiston SUD Office
Reports to: BHRN Program Manager Medical Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt (1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week)
Paygrade: B07 ($22.88 - $32.50 per hour depending on experience)
Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.
Apply Directly at mission is to provide dynamic progressive and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and were looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
CCS has a benefit package including but not limited to:
- Health dental and vision insurance
- 6% initial 401K match
- Potential for tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Relocation Benefit of up to $4000 if moving over 100 miles $ depending on distance
- Student loan forgiveness
- Paid licensure supervision.
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits
The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medical Assistant will perform routine administrative and clinical/medical assignments working primarily in the Umatilla County Jail with some work performed in home or office settings.
The MAT Medical Assistant will assist care providers with the delivery of patient care and treatment interact with patients both in person while performing simple procedures/treatments and by phone and perform a wide variety of administrative clerical and clinical duties under the direction of the Licensed Medical Personnel (LMP) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Medical Director. This position promotes a team-based approach and upholds the mission and values of Community Counseling Solutions. Additional related work may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Administrative/Clerical:
Greeting patients and visitors
Answering phones/scheduling appointments
Filling out and submitting insurance forms
Establishing and maintaining patient charts
Medical records filing/updating/record keeping
Other administrative duties as required
Clinical:
Performing morning medication administration rounds
Preparing/maintaining examination rooms
Preparing patients for examinations
Assisting LMP during examinations
Scheduling/reporting laboratory work
Maintaining inventories and ordering medication
Coordinating with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
Other clinical duties as required
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge Skills and Ability: Knowledge of human anatomy physiology medical terminology as well as laboratory techniques clinical procedures and pharmaceutical Revised 4/7/2017 Medical Assistant principals. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior. Employ active listening time management and critical thinking skills. Ability to use medical equipment computers medical and office software.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Requirements:
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
A minimum of 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with individuals in the healthcare system.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
AAMA certification or AMT registration preferred within one year of hire.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR through .
In addition to a pre-employment background check each employee volunteer and contractor shall be checked monthly against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment volunteering or the termination of the contract.
PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE
Must hold a valid drivers license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes travel between business offices and the community to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
The employees insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne pathogens.
- Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate; 90% office-based 10% field.
- Equipment / Materials Used: Common office machines including computer printer calculator telephone equipment tele-health system copier scanner and facsimile. May drive your personal or Agency vehicle.
Community Counseling Solutions
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
Employment Type
Full-Time
