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.

The Following Shifts Are Available

• 2nd shift includes a $.50 shift differential!
• 2nd shift Monday-Thursday

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
• Maintain inventory of OTC medications.
• Any other tasks assigned by the medical office manager, provider, or nurses.
• Respond to emergency situations if needed.
• Knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and/or outpatient setting preferred.
• File medical papers on current and discharged clients.
• Assist other departments in problem solving of client situations.
• Complete all necessary competencies.
• Maintain inventory for first aid products.
• Assist nurses in obtaining information as assigned.
• Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean.
• Assist in self-administration of client medication.

Requirements

• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Can be post hire.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience with license/certification
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license.
• Prefer knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and/or outpatient setting.
• American Heart Association CPR certification Can be post hire.
• 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.)
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.