Medical Assistant

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Collect and review necessary consents with patients

· Collect and review health history with patients

· Review and update medications in EHR

· Perform vital signs

· Assist with ordering laboratory studies

· PMPAwarXe (MAPS) access for patient prescription history

· Perform urine drug screens and urine pregnancy tests, when applicable

· Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, when appropriate

· Perform IM and SQ injections

· Scan and enter paper documents into EHR

· Schedule, keep track of, and send reminders for health appointments

· Assist with monitoring compliance to recommended treatment, when needed

· Interoffice communication with other departments

· Assist Medical Director/APP’s as needed.

· Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

EDUCATION:

· Preferred to be credentialed, registered, or certified as a Medical Assistant or CNA.

· Certification with American Association of Medical Assistants is preferred. Must maintain entry level requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to traverse stairs and lift up to 10 lbs.

SKILLS NEEDED/EXPERIENCE:

· Interpersonal communication with clients and other non-medical staff is essential

REQUIRED TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES/CREDENTIALS

1. CPR/First Aid MA

2. Blood-borne Pathogens

· Strong computer and data entry skills a must

· Good communication, writing, and charting skills

· EMR experience a plus

· Experience with substance abuse and/or mental health treatment helpful

· Ability to multitask and de-escalate stressful situations

Availability:

Minimum of 40 hours per week,

Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

BENEFITS:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with 5% match

PTO