Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant- OBOT
About The Position
This role involves preparing patients for provider visits by taking vital signs and assisting with diagnostic procedures. The position requires managing patient care as part of a team, coordinating schedules for specific treatments (Suboxone and Vivitrol), and maintaining patient records and databases. The Medical Assistant will support patients through various treatment phases, track diagnostic services and results, and communicate with providers, patients, and families. The role also includes data entry, attending meetings and trainings, and working on special projects. A commitment to the health center's mission, values, and standards is expected.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Work experience similar to a medical office environment
- Computer skills for accurate data entry
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced medical office environment
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
- Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected POC screening tests
- Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients
- Organization and coordination of Suboxone and Vivitrol schedules, distribution of patients across sites and provider time blocks.
- Management of provider registry for patients receiving MAT
- Provide support during screening, intake, induction, stabilization and maintenance phases of patient treatment
- Tracking, follow-up and reporting of diagnostic services, diagnostic test results, referrals for diagnostic tests, tracking of results and closing the loop for all test results
- Communication with providers, patients and the patient’s families when appropriate
- Assists with maintaining the treatment database with health information for those patients enrolled in the program and pertinent to any associated grants
- Required to attend mandatory program meetings and trainings
- Works independently on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects as needed
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
- Performs other job related duties as required or assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
