Medical Assistant - Silver Pines
About The Position
Become part of the Silver Pines team and join a team that’s known for leading and innovating holistic addiction treatment. Shift: 3p-11:30pm Who We Are Silver Pines is a small, intimate detox and residential treatment center nestled just south of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. At our treatment centers, we understand that substance use disorder affects the entire person, so we treat each client by integrating therapies that address their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. Position Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for working with our licensed nursing staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients is maintained and to provide quality client care while showing respect and dignity
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant Certification
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attendance
- Ability to multitask
- CPR certified
- Positive Attitude
Responsibilities
- Assist with client intake upon admission
- Obtain Breathalyzer and UDS on intake and as per protocol for client monitoring
- Assist with body and clothing search
- Provide basic client care assisting with Activities of daily living, when necessary
- Monitor and communicate any change in client condition to nursing staff
- Support the emotional needs of clients throughout treatment
- Locate detox clients for provider appointments and regular assessments every four hours and as needed
- Obtain vital signs every four hours and as needed for documentation and report findings
- Obtain client weight
- Complete detox accountability and provide support as per protocol throughout shift when needed
- Administer oral medication and intradermal/subcutaneous/intramuscular injections within their scope of practice
- Perform blood glucose testing (FSBS)
- Perform Venipuncture Procedure
- Provide Client education
- Perform Wound Care
- Assist with keeping rooms clean and tidy and packing belongings for step down or discharge
- Assist with cleaning rooms and bathrooms upon client transfer
- New client engagement
- Pre-Certification calls
Benefits
- Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
- Multiple Career Development Pathways
- Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
- Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available
- Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
- 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
- 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
- 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
- 401K with Company Match
- Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
- Generous Team Member Referral Program
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
