Medical Assistant

JOB NOTICE

Program:

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services -

Youngstown Title :

Medical Assistant Salary/Shift:

Full Time (40 hours per week). Comprehensive benefits package for Full Time. Competitive pay rate based on previous experience. Medical Assistant = $17.00 per hour.

Primary schedule:

8am-4pm Monday - Friday. Will include evenings at times based on client needs

OVERVIEW

Interactions with clients within Outpatient setting which are therapeutic and provide advancement of goals set forth in the ISP. Judgements made about clients on their behalf which are appropriate both to the individual's functioning and the agency's risk tolerance standards. Medication management duties along with timely and complete documentation which is clinically accurate and substantive and meets production standards. Demonstrating a commitment to care while interacting constructively with essential others to serve and advance the quality of care

GENERAL DUTIES

Formulation of ISP (Pharmacological Management Plan) in areas related to medication or health issues. Individual med-somatic assessment. Individual education related to medication Spontaneous interactions and activities Teaching and consultation with clients in matters related to medication and medical issues. Health assessment, AIMS testing. Reviewed available information prior to visit meaning labs, oaars and hospital papers. Decisions regarding resident's medical needs. Medication Storage, handling, ordering and administration according to agency policy and generally accepted medical practice. Documentation is complete and timely. Insures that sufficient medical referral information is available as soon as possible. Intake paperwork, health assessment, progress notes, billing logs and discharge paperwork. Facilitates the acquisition of an adequate amount and quality of referral information re: medical concerns and medication concerns Makes collateral contracts to gather more psychosocial information. Medication logs. Health assessments, progress notes, billing logs. Billing logs refer to ISP. Doctor's orders, medical problems, etc. Interactions with peers and supervisors, other service providers, family and significant others, other concerned members of the community as well as interactions with physicians and other health care providers. Participates actively and productively in agency meetings and case reviews. Introduces and/or implements new ideas for improving the quality of care. Attentive/responsive to feedback from residents, significant others and community providers/members. Shares skills and expertise with other agency staff, e.g. log notes, in services, workshops, etc. Advances own level of skill and competency through participation in continuing education opportunities. Participates in Pharmacological Mgmt. Committee. Performa medication management services at Marmion office one day per week. Infection control resource. • Medical resource to other agency programs. Sign off on health assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience :

Certified Medical Assistant or LPN. Minimum of 2 years social service and/or behavioral health related experience is preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Technology:

Electronic medical record system. Microsoft office products. Miscellaneous requirements : Criminal background check; Pre-employment drug screen; If applicable to the position requirements includes : Clear driving record; TB test, Mini-Physical and First Aid/CPR. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. Must meet COMPASS automobile liability insurance carrier guidelines to be insurable under the COMPASS policy.

Note :

COMPASS clients should be transported using a COMPASS vehicle, if a COMPASS vehicle is not available then the staff member is responsible to verify that they maintain adequate coverage through their personal carrier. If a COMPASS vehicle is not available, then the staff member is responsible to verify that they maintain coverage through their personal carrier for business related travel, including the transporting of clients, and must provide proof of coverage to COMPASS prior to transporting any COMPASS clients.

Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills :

Strong social, communication and written skills. Must have the ability to develop rapport with clients and staff. Ability to collaborate with members of the treatment team including nurse practitioners, counselors, and case managers. Ability to multi-task; while maintaining accuracy and organization. Have a working knowledge of basic to intermediate electronic health records systems is preferred. Ability to work varied shifts, if deemed necessary to service outpatient client needs.

Non- Exempt :

Eligible for overtime

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EOE-M/F/H

including persons with disabilities and veterans

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant (Required) Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person