What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Embark Behavioral Health?
Location: Spanish Fork, UT Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 an hour
We are seeking a compassionate and detailoriented Medical Assistant to support the daytoday healthcare needs of the students we serve. This role is vital to ensuring students receive timely, accurate, and empathetic medical care in a collaborative clinical environment. If you are passionate about patient support, organization, and being part of a missiondriven team, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
Responsibilities- Respond promptly to reports of illness, pain, or medical emergencies and assess student needs
- Determine when students require placement on sick bed due to illness or discomfort
- Accompany students to medical appointments and communicate outcomes to parents and the Nurse Manager
- Obtain and record vital signs and student weights as assigned
- Accurately administer medications and document all activity in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
- Count, track, and document narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift
- Observe and chart student mood, behavior, and affect, particularly when new medications are initiated
- Coordinate and assist with laboratory draws and medical testing
- Administer, read, and document Tuberculosis (TB) tests
- Communicate relevant medical information to the treatment team and psychiatrist verbally and in writing
- Perform additional clinical or administrative duties as assigned
- Active Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN license
- Current CPR certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Prior nursing or clinical experience preferred, but not required
- New graduates and entrylevel candidates are encouraged to apply
New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
New Haven does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #
Employment Type: PART_TIMESalary : $21 - $25