Medical Assistant - WOW Residential Addictions

Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Working WOW Schedule ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, performs metabolic profiles, and performs such other tasks as assigned. Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN. Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate. Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards. Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies. Under direct orders given by the medical provider, supervises self-administered client medication, or perform medication administration depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols. Schedules and monitors medication clinic appointments with medical providers in conjunction with the site business staff. 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. Responsible for obtaining necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider. Responsible for maintaining current and accurate documentation. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and licensure standards The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

High School or GED
One year working as a Medical Assistant in a licensed healthcare facility

Responsibilities

Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks
Assists in obtaining patient histories
Performs metabolic profiles
Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN
Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate
Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards
Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies
Supervises self-administered client medication, or perform medication administration depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols
Schedules and monitors medication clinic appointments with medical providers in conjunction with the site business staff
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
Responsible for obtaining necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider
Responsible for maintaining current and accurate documentation
Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and licensure standards

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability - Company Paid
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
Retirement and Financial Planning Services
Tuition Assistance Plans
Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs ( National Health Service Corp s & Public Service Loan Forgiveness )
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. ( 10 Paid Holidays )
Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being