Medical Assistant - Full Time

Heritage Schools, Inc.•Provo, UT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Heritage Community is a residential treatment program for adolescents, providing psychiatric and medicinal care through its Nursing Department. They are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant who is mature, friendly, and energetic, capable of working effectively with students and their families to manage nursing and medication needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong task prioritization skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering positive, memorable service. Founded in 1984, The Heritage Community is a long-standing, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive, offering competitive pay and training opportunities.

Requirements

Excellent customer service ability, including solid communication and interpersonal-relationship skills.
Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA standards and rules as they apply to healthcare.
Aptitude of adolescent development, with proficiency in working with an adolescent population, ages 12 - 18.
Good clerical skills, including computer knowledge for Google, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Current CPR certification or must obtain certification upon hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.

Nice To Haves

Completed certification as a Medical Assistant highly preferred.
Phlebotomy trained / certified highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Obtain pertinent vitals and weight checks of the students, as scheduled or needed, and accurately record information.
Perform vision screenings and AIMs tests.
Assist RNs in performing assessments on students, including new admits.
Pack medications daily with accuracy and efficiency.
Administer / pass medications to the students, under the direction of the RN on duty.
Give first aid care to students in regards to wounds and other medical complaints.
Manage high
Perform routine laboratory tests to include urine drug screens and blood draws.
Clean and sterilize equipment, instruments, and exam rooms.
Stock and organize supply closets and report needed orders to the Nursing Department Manager.
Chart all student and parent interactions professionally
Offer exceptional customer service with every call or interaction, actively seeking opportunities to give positive, memorable service. Listen carefully and thoughtfully, working collaboratively with fellow Nursing caregivers to help anyone in need.
Report to medical emergencies on campus - assisting the RN on duty, as directed.
Assist with student transports, as needed, for medical appointments.