Medical Assistant/Care Manager Assist (Union)- 26-10

Sanilac Brand•Sandusky, MI

5d•$18 - $24

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About The Position

Cares for and treats, as directed by Physician, by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Candidates/Employees are required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant education program and be certified or registered as a Medical Assistant or have graduated and received licensure from a related accredited/licensed programs (i.e. LPN, RN).
Must be DCH Certification within three months of hire.
Candidates/Employee must also qualify as QMHP, QMRP or CMHP where appropriate for population being served.
For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children’s training per calendar year.
A Minimum of three year of experience with examination, evaluation and treatment of SED Children and families is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Has the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.
Valid Driver' License.
Chauffeurs license; if transporting individuals that receive services.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, experience in administering injections and Mental Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (Documents Weight/Height, waist measurements and children’s growth charts, when appropriate)
Educates individuals on medication side effects
Performs and records AIMS testing as required.
Participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary. Including nursing, BPS, IPOS, Meds Only, Etc.
Observe individual’s medication box set up as ordered by MD.
Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist/RN.
Completes agency training for injectable medication administering.
Administers injections to individuals once training is completed.
Facilitate children’s clinic, as assigned.
Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process
Assist with obtaining prior authorizations of medications as indicated
Documents and reports to physician, psychiatrist, RN or caretaker any significant symptoms, reaction, incidents, etc.
Completes releases of information.
Communicates with psychiatrist, homes, caretaker, physicians, guardians, etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals.
Manages individuals assigned as applicable.
Assist with facilitating communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated
Links individuals with health care professionals in the community, as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.
Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.
Knowledge of systems, procedures, forms and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies including DCH, CARF, PIHP, Medicaid, OBRA Assessments, etc. relative to job duties.
Understands and practices Standard Precautions.
Participate in mandatory meetings.
Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.
Perform other duties as assigned
Records verification for various needed items, mailings, annual/initial AFC paperwork, Medicaid and Social Security benefits issues.
Provide follow up for their team and supervisor.
Verify signature pages and Release of Information forms have been received back for their team.
Assisting care managers with linking and coordinating tasks… Taking care of a variety of details.
Assist in setting various appointments and calling individuals to follow up on missed appts at CMH.
Integrated Health efforts-Skill Development for more independence/understanding medical appointments/assisting with necessary follow up care after appointments.
Assist with residential placements.
Assist with Lessons for Life (skill building billing).
Must have good communication with CM's and other professionals regarding concerning issues which arise during visits/assignments.
Monthly direct contacts
Assist with HSW paperwork at Supervisor direction.
Assist with HCBS and NCI projects annually.
Participate in SIS assessments when appropriate.
Assist CM Department with details in preparing for CARF Accreditation as requested.
Liaison between court and DHHS and Clinician/CSM
Assist CM Department with details in preparing for CARF Accreditation as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned, including tracking health information through Care Connect 360.
CSMA that work with children must have 24 hours of children’s training a year.

Benefits

Medical Insurance POS $1,000/$2,000- 20% BCN POS Annual Deductibles- In Network- Individual-$1,000/Family- $2,000
Medical Insurance BCN HMO $2,000/$4,000 BCN HMO HDHP H.S.A. Eligible Plan Annual Deductibles- Single-$2,000/Family- $4,000
Medical/Rx Alternate HMO HSA $3400/$6800 Exchange State Bank-H.S.A Host BCN HMO HDHP H.S.A. Eligible Plan Annual Deductibles- In Network- Single-$3,300/Family-$6,600
Annuity/Decline Medical Plans Nationwide 457b Eligible if waived all medical plans
Dental Insurance BCBSM Annual Max-$1,500 per member Orthodontics-$1,500-lifetime
Vision Insurance Nation Vision Administrators -NVA
Assurity Voluntary Benefit Options Multiple plans available for review for employee only and for family members
Deferred Compensation Nationwide-457B same account as your retirement contributions.
Life Insurance RELIANCE- $40,000 Policy Automatically if Union member. Can purchase additional Personal and Dependent/Spouse coverage.
Retirement Nationwide 401(a)- If hired on or after 9/1/2019 the Authority shall contribute an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the employee’s base wage.
Pension- For Employees hired prior to 09/01/2019, the pension formula will be a two percent (2%) multiplier and the Employer will continue to provide contributions as actuarially determined to insure the financial soundness of the fund.
Long Term Disability RELIANCE – 90-day disability waiting period & receive 66 2/3% of your income
PTO Upon commencement of Employment - 25 days
After completion of Three Years of Employment – 30 days
After completion of Nine Years of Employment – 35 days
After completion of Twelve Years of Employment – 40 days
Holiday Days 14 days per year
Tuition Reimbursement May be reimbursed up to $5,250 annually.