Medical Assistant

Description

IMPORTANT: This is a weekend Baylor position. Sat-Mon 9a-9:30p (work 36 hours paid for 40) There is a $1 an hour shift differential for hours worked.

 JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: 

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

Requirements

 Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.

Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required. 

Maintain license, CPR, and certifications.