Medical Assistant (MA) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment position at Jordan Valley Health (JVH) involves performing both administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of a physician. JVH is a mission-driven organization focused on improving the health of underserved communities through comprehensive healthcare services. This role is crucial in supporting patient care within the substance use disorder treatment program, ensuring efficient operations and quality patient interactions.

Requirements

1-3 years relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage (Three comprehensive plan options through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, including telemedicine services via Teladoc).
Health Savings Account (HSA) available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network.
Vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available.
Nine paid holidays per year.
$2,500 sign on bonus