Medical Assistant - Detox

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Mahanoy City, PA

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. What We Offer: 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 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 Relationships and Contacts Within the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout Silver Pines and affiliated facilities. Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

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