Nairad Health, a substance abuse treatment center, is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join our growing organization. The Medical Assistant is a member of the care coordination and medical team.
Responsibilities include:
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Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner.
- Obtaining and documenting patient vital signs.
- Assist with collection of urine and oral saliva specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with organizational standards.
- Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items.
- Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance.
- Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Helps participants served integrate preventive care recommendations into their daily life activities.
- Assists in the planning and creation of strategies, along with a collaborative team, to facilitate referrals and transitions through communication within systems of care on behalf of participants.
- Assists participants with obtaining access to medical, mental health, dental care and supportive services.
- Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments.
- Assists participants with navigating through systems of health care and social services.
- Provides basic advocacy, assessment, planning, and casework services; demonstrate an ability to carry out these services to individuals.
- Document all aspects of patient care according to organizational policies and procedures.
- Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone).
- Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities in a positive manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Medical Assisting Certification
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, work area.
- Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment