Medical Assistant

ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The MAP Medical Assistant is responsible for the safe administration of medications and supporting individuals’ health needs in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MAP) regulations. This role ensures proper medication management, documentation, and communication with healthcare providers while promoting the well-being of individuals served. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week on-site in Jamaica Plain. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position, but additional responsibilities may be met. Employees are expected to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
At least one year of experience working with children required, pediatric mental health strongly preferred
Strong commitment to Italian Home’s values, philosophy and mission
Commitment to highest quality of care and reliability
Sound and appropriate judgment
Creative, thoughtful and able to make good decisions quickly in crisis situations.
Discretion regarding confidentiality of clients/their histories, families, and co-workers
Ability to understand and implement agency treatment philosophy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential in conjunction with computer literacy
Receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
Ability to respond to emergencies quickly and safely
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to bend, reach, move and lift 75 pounds
Acquire and retain First Aid, CPR and MAP certification
Acquire and retain certification in de-escalation and restraint curriculum

Responsibilities

Accurately document medication administration in MAP logs/MARs
Maintain up-to-date medication records and health files
Report medication errors or incidents per MAP guidelines
Ensure medication sheets go through the proper approval process, with at least two signatures
Maintain manifestation and discharge of medication for all IHC Residential units
Follow up with pharmacy for refills
Maintain emergency binders including face sheets, medication sheets, and insurance forms; create new emergency binders when necessary
Monitor and schedule all necessary medical, labs and dental appointments
Monitor and record vital signs for all patients on a monthly basis
Assist with first aid when necessary
Communicate with nurses, physicians, and MAP consultants
Report changes in condition or medication concerns
Support care plan implementation
Follow all MAP policies and infection control procedures
Maintain strictest level of confidentiality with respect to agency, employee, and client information
Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities