Lead Medical Assistant- Residential Program

Requisition #: req12870

Location: Oconomowoc, WI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As a Residential Program Medical Assistant Lead, you will be primarily responsible for assessing the medical needs of residents and their children in a residential substance use disorder program. You will be working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

This position is expected to function effectively with limited supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and document the physical and medical, needs of residents;
• Ensure the safety of all residents in care;
• Coordinate the patient's medical care during the course of substance use disorder treatment including MAT, urgent care, Medication Management, Prenatal needs;
• Oversee medication management for 30 residents;
• Train all staff in administering medication and recording each dosage according to the MAR;
• Provide ongoing education and training to staff regarding medication management;
• Perform quality checks weekly to ensure proper medication management;
• Manage the requests for medication of standing orders for each resident including OTC pain meds, antacids, smoking secession medication;
• Facilitating health assessments for each new resident and determine specialized medical treatment;
• Provide medical resources, information, and consultation to residents;
• Initiate the coordinator of medical referrals to community medical providers;
• Communicate with medical providers on behalf of residents regarding complaints, and appointments;
• Lead the treatment team in maintaining health assessment form, medical histories, and medication monitoring;
• Serve as a liaison for Bethany within the medical community;
• Serve as a consultant and resource related to OSHA standards, bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis;
• Completed other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Health Administration or related field of study from accredited university preferred;
• Completion of an accredited certified medical assistant program;
• Active Licensure as a Medical Assistant in for the state of the work location;
• Three (3) years of experience working with women who have a substance use disorder, women who are pregnant, and pediatric experience as a MA or equivalent role, strongly preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate medical service;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.