MFI Recovery Center

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SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision, Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) assists licensed professional medical staff by providing a variety of client/patient services in a residential setting. CMA is responsible for following doctor/nurse instructions, obtaining client’s accurate health and substance abuse history, performing physical assessments of clients undergoing detoxification, performing accurate vital signs, and proficient in making medications available to all clients. DUTIES: 1. Obtains health history and substance abuse history by interviewing client and/or relative. 2. Takes and records client's vital signs. 3. Performs accurate health assessment for all new clients, including assessing for possible need of detoxification. 4. Delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning and intervention. 5. Medications data entry and ensuring that medications are available to the client. Verifies that medication is made available to the right client. 6. Interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining professional standards of nursing. 7. Documents accurate and ongoing care using the appropriate required documentation (logs, reports, etc.) 8. Communicates and collaborates with team members to ensure patients well-being as evidenced by staff/client feedback. 9. Inventories and maintains appropriate medical supplies. 10. Performs weekly inventory of all medications in the facility. 11. Calls in prescriptions to appropriate pharmacies, on the order of the medical provider. 12. Interacts and coordinates with pharmacies and other medical providers. 13. Requests medical records for clients from other providers within HIPAA guidelines. 14. Performs tuberculosis tests and updates the client's health questionnaire for all new clients. 15. Performs appropriate mental status exams using PHQ/GAD screening tools. 16. Attends and participates in medical staff meetings. 17. Provides MAT service consultations for clients. 18. Provides weekly updates on MAT clients to the medical team. 19. Identifies and serves as medical case manager for high acuity clients, and coordinates with the medical team of any new or ongoing problems or concerns. 20. Teaches and runs health groups. 21. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting Break-downs; maintaining equipment supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs 22. Per HIPAA, CFR 42, Part 2, and other confidentiality laws, ensures confidentiality of client information 23. Adheres to professional standards, accreditation, policies and procedures per federal, state, county and local requirements. 24. Participates in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure. 25. Teaches clients about their health issues and any medications they may be taking. 26. Demonstrate appropriate problem solving skills 27. Other duties, as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. 2) Completion of a certification program in medical assisting. 3) Current CPR and First aid certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and skills of: ● Relevant medical terminology; ● Basic patient care and/or administrative techniques; ● Medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to residential care and their applications; ● Methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; ● Basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: ● The causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged. Ability to: ● Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing ● Establish and maintain effective relationships ● Prepare reports and maintain records ● Understand and carry out oral and written instructions ● Work independently ● Maintain client confidentiality ● Maintain appropriate and timely communication with family, significant others, and referral sources conveying a positive professional image. ● Must be insurable at standard automobile rates and maintain the ability to be insured throughout the course of employment ● Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance ● Department of Justice fingerprint clearance ● Negative tuberculosis test ● Pass drug screening test : ● Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license during the course of employment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 403(b) • 403(b) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person