Certified Medical Assistant
Wilmington Treatment Center•Wilmington, NC
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant assists medical and nursing staff and patients in a substance abuse and dual-diagnosis setting serving adults age 18 and over. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, healthy, stable, and orderly environment, including while patients wait in the medication line. The assistant supports nursing staff with vital signs and blood sugar checks and documents vital signs in patient charts.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification.
- Medical Assistant training from an accredited program.
- Must be at least 18 years of age based on company policy.
- Ability to work with male and female adults age 18 and over in a substance abuse and dual-diagnosis population.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge or experience working with chemically dependent patients.
- Knowledge of the 12-Step program.
- Experience in a clinic or outpatient setting.
- Previous experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery.
Responsibilities
- Assist medical staff, nursing staff, and patients.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Maintain a clean and healthy environment in the nursing station.
- Identify crises and inform the appropriate department.
- Maintain stability and order while patients are in the medication line.
- Assist nursing staff with vital signs and blood sugar checks.
- Properly document vital signs in patient charts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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