Medical Assistant II - Certified

Position Title:

Medical Assistant Department:

Residential Reports To:

Director of Nursing and Operations Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of a Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing care to the patients residing in the residential facility. This position may include working nights, holidays, and weekends Benefits Package Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Care Plan Life Insurance Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 401(k) Retirement Plan Competitive wages Stability and career advancement Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES 1.

Interview, screen, and perform health assessments per established protocols. 2. Reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patients progress. 3. Assist in formulation of the treatment plan. 4. Apply and remove bandages and dressings; 5. Document patient medications in the EHR, oral medication administration direct observation and documentation, medication counts 6. Provide MAT education training and support 7. Provide targeted Case Management 8. Collect specimens by non-invasive techniques and preserve for testing, including urine, sputum, 9.As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions. 10.Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions. 11.Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office. 12.Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency. 13.Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations. 14.Orders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms clean, organized and stocked appropriately. 15.Able to identify possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed. 16.Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) to patients and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings. 27.All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant II:

High School Diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant Certification

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctor s office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. #SJ2021