Medical Assistant - Residential
Medical Assistant - Residential
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Job Description
This position is supervised by the Director of Nursing however on a day to day basis the nursing assistant may be given direction by the RN/LPN on duty. Medical Assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties which by design and intent assists nursing staff accomplish a variety of patient related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Performs administrative duties such as welcoming patients and visitors answering department phones assisting with discharge or transfer procedures.
- Responsible for taking patient history and preparing patient for examination.
- Assisting the physician during examinations.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed by physician.
- Responding to patient call bells timely.
- Administering medications as directed by physician.
- Instructing patients about medications and special diet needs.
- Ensuring all documentation is timely and according to established protocols.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
This is a full time position that will work evening/ night shift.
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Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Must have experience dispensing and administering oral and injection medications
- Certified as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Previous experienced in substance abuse disorder preferred.
- Basic Life Support/CPR is required.
- Demonstrates an ability to interact professionally with adult patients and their families.
- Presents with a recognition of and ability to function within a team concept.
- Possesses skills necessary to accurately take and document vital signs.
- Demonstrates ability to integrate disease concept education.
- Displays good listening and observation skills.
- Demonstrates sufficient communication skills to ensure effective verbal and written reporting.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care we need to have a diverse team around us. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above wed be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information :
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits please visit us at Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives experiences and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
