JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects medical
information and history from clients going into the OPMM, IOP,
Residential, and Detox programs and records it in Electronic Medical Record
(EMR).
- Collects medical
information from other facilities, clients and records it in the EMR.
Responsible for phone messages, communication with other providers,
e-mails and data collecting
- Assists medical
providers and nurses with client physicals, obtain vital signs, height and
weight, administer TB testing, performs blood glucose monitoring, urine
pregnancy, urine drug screens and accurately documents results in clients'
chart in EMR. Reports any abnormal results to LPN, RN, or provider on duty
- Responsible for
assisting in dispensing residential medications as guided by licensed
personnel and according to Medical Assistant license. Accurately charts on
paper Medical Administration Record (MAR) or in EMR
- Maintains client
confidentiality in accordance with JBRC policy and procedures, state and
federal HIPPA regulations
- Ability to make verbal and
written presentations to clients and staff as related to program or other
medical issues.
- Assists in scheduling admissions,
annual physicals and TB tests for clients
- Assists with prior
authorizations and pre-certification of diagnostic tests, medications or
medical equipment
- Responsible for client
Check-in forms, Discharge forms, Inventory forms, Room reassignments and
Personal Property Check list and effectively document all information
- Monitors all client
behavior as needed, de-escalating potentially violent situations,
resolving conflicts and communicating pertinent information to the RN or
LPN
- Attends
and participates in all required meetings and trainings. Must attend
minimum 6 staff meetings per calendar year
- Performs other related duties as assigned
by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Capable
of lifting approximately 10 to 20 lbs
- Walking,
the ability to move around on foot to accomplish tasks or frequent monitoring
of clients in detox, residential or outpatient setting
- Ability
to climb multiple flights of stairs
- Ability
to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability
to communicate both orally and written in a calm and respectful manner.
This requires skills to write accurate documentation regarding the safety
and client incidents via reports, e-mail and electronic medical records
- Must
be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner. Ability
to establish and maintain a positive, professional and cooperative working
relationship with all levels of employees. Ability to establish and
maintain a positive, professional and cooperative working relationship
with all levels of employees
- Must
have active listening skills. Demonstrate the ability to interact with
clients in an appropriate therapeutic manner. Ability to be respectful of
diverse cultures, ethnic and religious backgrounds as well as alternative
lifestyles.
- When
conducting searches, employee will be supplied with appropriate PPE
- Must
be able to work in a fast-paced environment when supervising and
monitoring clients in outpatient and residential. Ability to recognize the
elements of a client crisis and act accordingly to de-escalate a situation
- Knowledge
in procedures necessary to oversee the safety of clients and staff in all
JBRC facilities.
- Ability
to deliver service in a way that is responsive, respectful, caring and
helpful manner while maintaining confidentiality, ethical and professional
boundaries. Ability to demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility to
client's needs & priorities of each shift.
- Must have computer skills required to
chart pertinent health information. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
to include Excel
- Must
have medical knowledge of medications, insurance protocols and ability to
organize data in excel spreadsheets and EMR
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant School
Medical Assistant certification
CPR certification
JBRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
