Medical Assistant - Cna/Srna

Description

Isaiah House recognizes that individuals we serve who are recovering from substance abuse will have physical needs. To facilitate recovery that focuses on dimensional wellness of the mind, body, and spirit, medical care is available to clients. The medical assistant is a resource for the clients and other medical staff in facilitating medical care.

• Monday-Thursday 2nd shift
• Monday-Thursday 3rd shift
• Weekend baylor shift
• $.50 and $1 shift differentials available for 2nd shift and 3rd/weekend shifts

Job Duties

• Perform/document vital signs, withdrawal scores, CLIA- waived testing such as blood glucose measurement and document/communicate progress of clients to the Provider or medical treatment area personnel.
• Assist with incoming calls
• Complete all necessary competencies.
• Any other tasks assigned by the medical office manager, provider, or nurses.
• File medical papers on current and discharged clients.
• Knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and/or outpatient setting preferred.
• Maintain inventory of OTC medications.
• Maintain inventory for first aid products.
• Assist in self-administration of client medication.
• Respond to emergency situations if needed.
• Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean.
• Assist nurses in obtaining information as assigned.
• Assist other departments in problem solving of client situations.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience with license/certification
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license.
• Must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted license, diploma, or certification as a Medical Assistant, CMA, SRNA, or CNA. Skill set of other professions will be considered (i.e. EMT, respiratory therapist, etc.)
• American Heart Association CPR certification Can be post hire.
• Prefer knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and/or outpatient setting.
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Can be post hire.