Floor Lead Medical Associate
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Los Angeles (Koreatown) CA
Schedule: Sunday: 9am - 9pm & Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 10pm (36 hours)
Base Pay: $20.82/hour OT: $31.23/hour
Summary
We are actively seeking a qualified Floor Leader/Medical Assistant to work in our residential program. This position will provide primary care for adolescents ranging from 11 17 years old who struggle with mental health issues eating disorders and/or substance abuse. The Floor Leader/Medical Assistant role makes a difference in the patient care we offer and supports the group therapists psychiatrists and academic coordinators by providing a unique blend of skills and knowledge to carry out prescribed medical treatment and maintaining positive patient engagement.
Responsibilities
- At intake and on a pre-determined routine basis collect and document vital signs such as blood pressure pulse temperature respiratory rate height weight conduct drug screen tests and body check.
- Provides 1:1 supervision of at-risk clients (substance abuse risk suicidal ideation etc.).
- Support coordination of milieu treatment with Primary Therapists and Psychiatrists via client record staff communication and counseling/staff meetings.
- Observe and monitor clients behavior and intervene based on schedule individual clients treatment plan and facility needs.
- Upon direction from the Psychiatrist and in accordance to the medication management policy ensure medication(s) is/(are) distributed accurately and timely.
- Supervise self-administration of client medications as well as observe staffs abilities in this area.
- Update and maintain medication management system logs daily as needed.
- Ensure all medications are ordered in a timely manner.
- Write in staff shift log to include check-in check-out and summary of the shift events.
- Report and discuss patient progress problems and observations with management.
- Submit detailed notes for each client including fitness activities food diaries and 12-step meeting daily.
- Obtain and document client weight weekly.
- Work with management to ensure facility and employees are in adherence to all company policies and procedures.
- Oversee all medical appointments with outside providers.
- Conduct orientation and train new medical assistants.
- Observe and coach direct reports as needed.
- Initiate facility scheduling and ensure coverage.
- Follow emergency procedures as prescribed.
- Attend weekly training meetings.
- Other duties assigned by management.
Key Competencies for Success
- Dedicated to exceptional client service.
- Reliable professional demeanor combined with a compassionate approach.
- Demonstrated ability to enforce boundaries rules and policies with clients.
- Remain calm and diligent in highly stressful and/or volatile situations.
- Highly competent in medication administration and documentation.
- Skilled in taking accurate vital signs.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle medical records discreetly.
- Follow and practice HIPAA regulations at all times.
Requirements & Preferences
- Pass a fingerprinting background clearance required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
- Proven track record of supervising and leading teams and obtaining results required.
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of related experience preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents aged 11-17 years old preferred.
- Crisis management skills preferred.
- Knowledge of psychopathology and dual diagnosis preferred.
Education and Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical Assistant Diploma or Medical Assistant certification must be from an accredited educational institution.
- CPR and First Aid required.
Physical Requirements
- Intermittent sitting standing walking lifting reaching kneeling bending stooping pushing pulling and lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
- Manual dexterity.
Benefits package:
Growth Centers of America understands that an attractive benefits package is important for recruiting above-average candidates. We offer multiple healthcare plans which includes medical vision dental disability options holiday pay vacation and sick time.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Succession Planning
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- Serving Experience
- Shift Management
- Computer Literacy
- Restaurant Management
- Stocking
