Medical Assistant- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Job Summary:

TheMedical Assistantis responsible formanaging health problems and coordinating health care for clientsin accordance withState and Federal rules and regulations. Medical clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members and managing the Medication Room and Self-Administration Procedures. 

Job Duties:

• Providing great patient care.

• Ensuring patients or residents receivean appropriatedietby reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.

• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.

• Work in collaboration withMedicalDirector and other treatment staff. 

• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.

• Assistinurinalysis testing and breathalyzerprocedure. 

• Remind/assist patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.

• Ordering medicationsand completing medication audits.

• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifyingreceipt.

• Keeps equipmentoperatingby followingoperatinginstructions, troubleshooting breakdowns,maintainingsupplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.

• Managing medication room and self-administration procedures.

• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

• Stay up to date on facility policy and procedure.

• Maintainssafe, secure, and healthy work environment byestablishingand following standards and procedures andcomplying withlegal regulations.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior, such as by respecting staff members and client boundaries.

• Identifytypes of medications commonly prescribed for mental disorders, personality disorders, and substanceabuseand the common side effects and adverse reactions of the medications.

• Completing documentation in company EMR as needed andrequired.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School graduate or equivalent.(preferred notrequired)

• Certified Medical Assistant. 

• Ability to think and work independently and with direction andcommunicatewith staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

• Knowledge of HIPAA.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, andoperatestandard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Rewarding experiences helping people
• Career development
• Growth opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Benefits

SCHEDULES

• PRN (As-Needed)

Job Type: PRN (As-Needed)

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person, Boise, Idaho