Medical Assistant

Who are we? Forover fifty years, Aspire Health Partners, has been one of the leadingnon-profit behavioral health companies in the Southeast. Serving nearly 40,000clients per year, with locations in six Central Florida counties and currentlyexpanding into Hinesville, Georgia Aspire has delivered state-of-the-artbehavioral healthcare and is regularly sought out both statewide and nationallyas an expert in the field. With its mission of providing the highest quality ofcompassionate, comprehensive and cost effective integrated behavioralhealthcare, Aspire, through its more than two dozen campus locations provides acomprehensive continuum of services for children, adolescents, adults, seniorsand families. Through innovative, resourceful treatment and recovery approaches,Aspire offers individuals and families the opportunity to "aspire" tohealthier, happier and more independent lives. Aspire employs more than 1,200professionals and paraprofessionals dedicated to Saving Lives, TransformingCommunities and Changing the World

Who You Are: You're a leader looking for anopportunity to define your own career path, connect with asupportive community of health professionals like you, and increaseyour earning potential. You have a passion for working in different caresettings and making a difference in lives.

Whatwill you do? As a Medical Assistant at Aspire Health Partners, your job purpose will be to provide avariety of essential functions to ensure effective operations of assignedprograms. These functions include;

• Perform routineintake procedures relating to medical issues and initiate and maintain clientmedical charts.
• Administer orobserve medications and document prescription medications, blood pressure, behaviorand other related issues.
• Take client vitalsigns as appropriate, change wound dressings and perform other routinesupervised nursing activities.
• Order, inventoryand maintain stock of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs andfirst aid supplies. Assist nurse or medical provider as required during sickcall.
• May monitorclients during daily activities including work, meals and recreation to ensurecompliance with program commitments and regulations.
• Monitor clienttelephone conversations, assist clients in accessing program resources,complete discharge plans.
• Transport clientsto offsite activities as directed and periodically assist other staff withsearches of rooms and personal belongings.
• Communicateunusual issues or circumstances to supervisory personnel and communicate withnight personnel at change of shift to provide complete information regardingcurrent client and facility conditions.
• May perform someadministrative functions including client room assignments.
• May facilitategroup recovery meetings and house meetings, note critical issues to review withothers and collect fees for services.
• May obtaininsurance benefits, authorization and continues reviews.
• May monitorclients issuing urine samples for laboratory testing and prepare and maintainrequired documentation for chain of custody.
• Document clientbehavior and other related data. Prepare periodic and special reports relatingto work activities and project progress. 
• Perform crisis interventions asrequired.
• Ensure the properdisposal of bio-hazardous material.
• Maintain highstandards of ethical and professional conduct and adheres to agency policiesand procedures.

Qualifications

• High SchoolDiploma and certifications as MA
• Basic LifeSupport (BLS) through recognized association
• Level IIBackground clearance
• Pass a Motor Vehicles Records review. (Must be a minimum age of 21 to operate company vehicles)

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

We are committed to providing our employees with the supportthey need. At Aspire Health Partners, we offer eligible staff an attractivebenefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefitsalong with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & Supplemental Insurance, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (2.5 weeks your first year, up to 6 weeks at 14 years)
• Paid Diversity & Floating Holidays (2)
• Paid Holidays (6)
• 403(b) 50% employer match up to 10% (3- year vesting cliff)
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Hotel, Car Rental/Purchase
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Will preparation/Funeral Planning 
• Concierge Services& Travel Assistance