What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II - Certified position at Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc?
Position Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Residential
Reports To: Director of Nursing and Operations Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of a Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing care to the patients residing in the residential facility. This position may include working nights, holidays, and weekends
Benefits Package
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Competitive wages
- Stability and career advancement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
1. Interview, screen, and perform health assessments per established protocols.
2. Reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patients’ progress.
3. Assist in formulation of the treatment plan.
4. Apply and remove bandages and dressings;
5. Document patient medications in the EHR, oral medication administration direct observation and documentation, medication counts
6. Provide MAT education training and support
7. Provide targeted Case Management
8. Collect specimens by non-invasive techniques and preserve for testing, including urine, sputum,
9.As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions.
10.Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
11.Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.
12.Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency.
13.Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations.
14.Orders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms clean, organized and stocked appropriately.
15.Able to identify possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.
16.Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) to patients and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.
27.All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.
EDUCATION
Medical Assistant II:
High School Diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant Certification
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
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Salary : $28 - $30