What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Crisis Services position at Oaklawn?
Medical Assistant - Crisis Services
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.
What We Offer a Medical Assistant:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.
What We Offer a Medical Assistant:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
- Start earning PTO the day you start
- Work life balance
- Behavioral health assistance
- Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills
What You’ll Do as a Medical Assistant:
The Medical Assistant in Crisis Services will assist with medical stability assessments and deliver care for minor physical health challenges.
Duties:
- Assist in coordinating care.
- Will administer medications, phlebotomy services, precautions monitoring and pain reassessments.
- Will work under the direct supervision of the crisis center RN.
- Is sensitive to the interrelationships of both people and functions in the crisis center.
- May also be required to provide injections, test blood glucose and/or draw blood for lab tests.
Schedule/Hours after training:
- 8am - 8pm
- Rotating weekends
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED OR an Associate degree in medical assisting from a CAAHEP or AMT-accredited program required.
- Certification or registration preferred.
- 1-2 years of clinical or community experience preferred.