Medical Assistant 1st Shift

Revive Ministries, Inc•Nicholasville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Revive Ministries Inc. programs do not include a medical facility but recognizes that individuals who are recovering from addictions will also have physical needs. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting with the medical needs of persons served while under the direction of the APRN and/or RN on staff. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for assisting with coordination of healthcare for persons served in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations as well as nursing standards of care.

Requirements

Graduate of medical assistant program (certification preferred) or Certified Nurse Assistant.
High level of professionalism and strong customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA Privacy and Security.
Ability to speak clearly on the phone and in person to convey information effectively.
Ability to actively listen to instructions, directions, or information to carry out tasks to completion or transfer messages without error.
Ability to read and understand handwritten information and transcribe documentation.
Ability to manage files and documents in an organized manner as prescribed by the APRN or Nurse.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients as outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics including relationships with clients, former clients, and notification requirements, and other policies while providing the care of clients in a residential setting.

Nice To Haves

Prefer medical substance use background.
Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills are a plus.
Experience providing medical guidance to clients within Revive programs.

Responsibilities

Checking in medications (inventory) from pharmacy delivery
Facilitating medication self-administration
Review Client Requests and refer appropriately
Assist with Weekly Nursing Updates under the supervision of the RN
Maintain various Medical Logs
Schedule and confirm client’s external appointments
Submit lab orders and review client drug screens
Maintain and update client charts in hard copy and electronic form
Upload paper records into the medical chart appropriately
Receive late admissions (vital signs, medications, review of medical systems)
Maintain medical inventory and recommend new materials needed
Clean and prepare examination/medication rooms as needed
Answer telephone calls, directing appropriately and notating messages
Process Medical Record Requests
Serve all Revive facilities as directed by the Medical Administrator
Operate general office equipment such as copiers, faxes, phones, scanners, etc to assist with filing faxing, making copies, scheduling client appointments and other general office duties, including computer use, word processing, spreadsheets and other software applications
Other duties as assigned