Medical Assistant

Job Details

Job Location

Portland, OR

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$25.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Purpose :

Medical Assistants collaborate within an Integrated Team Based Care (ITBC) model in the assessment and monitoring of participants holistic needs. Medical Assistants attend and facilitate educational in-service as needed. The Medical Assistant assesses and oversees medication monitoring and administration in compliance with applicable OAR's and functions as a liaison between participants, medical providers, hospital staff, and other healthcare providers.

Accountabilities : (Responsibilities of the job)

• Distributes medication in accordance with physician's orders, applicable OARs, and New Narrative Policy
• Administers injections on rotating basis per LMP orders
• Monitors and reviews M.D.'s medication orders on a weekly basis and monitors the administration of medication to scheduled participants by program staff to ensure that dispensation is appropriate and in compliance with applicable OARs
• Coordinates participant refill orders as needed
• Tracks and documents participant height, weight, and vital signs
• Completes and documents Patient Health Questionnaire during individual appointments with clients
• Completes blood draws and UA's as needed at the discretion of LMP or ITBC team
• Follows up on participant LAB work, reviews LAB results, and ensures results are accurately reflected in the EMR
• Coordinates as needed between LMP and participants PCP
• Educates participants on medication names, dosages, functions, side effects, and self-administration
• Completes billing notes for all billable charges consistent with Medicaid guidelines and within 72 hours of service completion
• Follows guidelines in the medication policy. Constantly alert to changes in medication.
• Follows up on identified health concerns of individual participants or reported concerns regarding a participant from the assigned LMP
• Engages in de-escalation techniques
• Communicates regularly with ITBC team members regarding participants health status
• Assists in managing medical and pharmaceutical supplies
• Conducts rehab activities around nutrition, including education on special dietary needs, exercise, weight management, healthy food choices, and portion size
• Provides health education to participants in a participant centered, trauma informed manner, including use of harm reduction
• Support in medication management and medical equipment trainings

Other General Expectations :

Core Competencies :

Positions Reporting : None

Education / Certificates / Licenses / Registration :

Medical Assistant degree required. Completion of Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire date.

Experience / Qualifications :