Medical Assistant

Description

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in providing medication monitoring, medical screenings and assessments of the clients in the drug and alcohol program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Assists in pre-admission screening of prospective clients.
• Assists in initial assessment and completion of the nursing portion of the medical intake on all new clients within 24 hours of admission.
• Identifies both emergent and routine medical needs of clients and initiates appropriate intervention, including referral to Medical Director.
• Assists in supervision of the monitored client self-medication program, and provides appropriate education to all staff and clients involved in this program.
• May provide scheduled didactic lectures to clients on medical / addiction, health maintenance, and related issues.
• Reports client and facility medical issues to the treatment team in absence of the Medical Director.
• Documents interventions, nursing observations, and condition changes in the medical portion of the client file.
• Secures appropriate consent for release and obtains medical records and reports from outside providers that are necessary for the continued care of clients.
• Initiates the TB testing program for clients and staff in accordance with the State Department of Health policy.
• Effectively use Enterprise Manager (EM) as needed to carry out duties of the position.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Facility Director.

Benefits

Firetree, Ltd. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, which includes :

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Requirements

Education and / or Experience

Preference will be given to individuals with experience and training in the addictions field. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is preferred but not necessary.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks. It is expected the individual will be proficient in handling and use of the required routine medical devices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.