Medical Assistant Jobs

Description

Isaiah House is looking for a dedicated and driven person to take on the role of Medical Assistant!

Isaiah House is a faith-based, nonprofit with a competitive edge, delivering one of the most effective substance use disorder treatment facilities in the state of KY.

Employees Receive Benefits That Include

• Paid holidays
• Weekly payday
• Basic life insurance at NO COST to you
• The joy and satisfaction of working for a company with a higher purpose!
• 401(k) matching
• Two-week vacation/sick pay on day of hire
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

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.

Job Duties

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

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• American Heart Association CPR 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.)
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience with license/certification
• 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.