Medical Assistant Residential Addictions Weekends only (WOW)
About The Position
This is a position that works weekends only (WOW) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Under direct orders given by the MD or APRN, supervises self-administered client medication, depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols. Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques) as directed. Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate. Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN. Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards. Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies. Authorizes drug refills as ordered by the medical provider and telephones/faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy. Schedules outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider. Obtains necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider. Maintains current and accurate documentation. Transports clients to clinics and hospitals within walking distance of facility as needed. Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed. EDUCATION High School or GED PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position has no unusual physical demands. Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients/patients. Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.
Requirements
- High School or GED
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or SRNA
- Experience
Responsibilities
- Supervises self-administered client medication
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks
- Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques) as directed
- Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate
- Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN
- Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards
- Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies
- Authorizes drug refills as ordered by the medical provider and telephones/faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy
- Schedules outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider
- Obtains necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider
- Maintains current and accurate documentation
- Transports clients to clinics and hospitals within walking distance of facility as needed
- Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
