Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health•Rockford Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rosecrance is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves directly supervising clients, assisting psychiatric providers with client health history and assessments during appointments, and rooming clients. The Medical Assistant will also provide brief health screenings to determine appropriate linkages to primary care and collaborate with Primary Care Providers. The position requires providing continuity of program services in an ethical, legal, and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, adhering to applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and one year of addiction treatment experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Minimum CNA, CMA or EMT certification or greater
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training complete within three months
Skilled in behavioral management techniques
Ability to lead discussion and educational presentations
Valid Illinois driver's license

Responsibilities

Schedule new client psychiatric evaluation appointments and follow-up medication management appointments.
Monitor and respond to calls to the Psychiatry appointment scheduling line.
Track and distribute data specific to call volume to the psychiatry scheduling line and number of appointments scheduled.
Conduct client health history/assessment and report to psychiatric provider prior to appointment.
Assist with vital signs assessments.
Provide follow-up communication to clients with ongoing medical concerns.
Monitor and document client’s response to medication and report any notable response immediately.
Act as an advocate for all clients and report all physical/psychological concerns to the medical and clinical staff.
Supervise and manage the behavior of the clients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions and consequences.
Facilitate communication between clinical and medical staff.
Provide client education in individual and group settings on topics including: medications, physical health, mental health and alcohol and substance abuse issues.
Assist with preparing clients for their appointments with the provider.
Document pertinent information daily in the EHR based on observations and involvement with the clients as required.
Serve as a member of the Ware Center Medical Services team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
Attend all scheduled meetings of staff, such as nursing meetings, department meetings, or appropriate committee meetings as designated.
Understand and comply with all of the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
Serve as a role model for other staff, clients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.