Medical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY :

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides essential clinical and administrative support to the medical and nursing teams at a 40-bed inpatient detox facility. The MA helps ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care by assisting with vital signs, documentation, lab processing, medication support, and patient coordination. This role supports individuals undergoing withdrawal management and stabilization, always maintaining safety, compassion, and compliance with OhioMHAS and Joint Commission standards.

FULL TIME 3 Days / week, 7am-7 : 30pm , includes weekend coverage

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

Management Reporting Relationships :

Directly Reports to : Director of Nursing

Directly Supervises : N / A

DUTIES OF THE POSITION :

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :

1.       Clinical Support

• Obtain and record patient vital signs, weight, and other health data during intake and ongoing monitoring.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with patient assessments, exams, and procedures as directed.
• Collect, label, and prepare specimens (urine, blood, etc.) for lab testing.
• Document clinical information accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support medication administration processes (e.g., preparing medications under supervision, maintaining stock).
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions to nursing or medical staff.

2.       Administrative Support

3.       Safety & Compliance

4.       Providing Support

5.       Collaboration and Communication

ADDITIONAL DUTIES :

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Armada Recovery employees are required to comply with all state and federal regulatory and legal requirements. Additionally, all staff members must comply with the Armada Recovery Employee Handbook, any Code of Ethics and all other Armada Recovery policies.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

COMPUTER SKILLS : (Select required level for each application)

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