Certified Medical Assistant - 1st Shift

Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek’s Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation. Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Deliver patient care to patients on the unit.
• Keep the nurse informed of patient needs and conditions
• Make scheduled rounds on the unit assuring the whereabouts and status of the patients.
• Ensure patient care equipment is in clean, working condition and in the appropriate places and keeping patient care areas clear of obstructions and in an organized manner.
• Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by the nurse.
• Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands
• Maintain quality control logs following OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Patient scheduling of appointments to include transportation requests.
• Obtain and document in chart patient’s height/weight and vital signs.
• Perform EKG’s
• Collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.
• Assist with clerical duties as needed.
• Transport patient to appointments, as needed.
• Perform chart audits/reviews as assigned.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

 Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Standing: up to several hours at a time, which may include walking, climbing steps, and descending.
• Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.
• Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.
• Driving: Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van or car to and from various activities

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification as a C.M.A.
• Previous experience working as C.M.A. in hospital or long-term care facility
• Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.
• Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.
• Previous experience in a hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program preferred.
• 21 years of age or older is required
• Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license