Currently seeking Medical Support Assistants (MSA) to support the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) health care facilities. MSAs will provide direct care for 1) general oversight, 2) observations of physical and mental health conditions, 3) physical and mental health assessments, 4) medication administration, 5) preparing meals as needed, 6) assisting with facilitated programing if needed.

Qualifications:

Must have training and At least 24 months of direct patient care experience within the last 48 months. Certification in BLS/CPR/AED. Certification in BLS/CPR/AED. Must have or obtain cultural sensitivity training (Native American a plus). Must have proof of vaccinations and all health requirements set forth by Indian Health Services including but not limited to a PPD, flu, Covid, MMR and Hep B. Must be able to physically complete all trainings and requirements set forth by Indian Health Service and Great Plains Area Drug Dependency Unit.

Requirements:

1. Ability to collect, organize, record, and communicate, in a meaningful way, data relevant to behavioral health and medical assessments.

2. Ability to identify medical conditions that warrant medical treatment and when notify the nurse and complete a transfer of a patient to higher level of care hospital facility for indicated medical care.

3. Ability to assess the physical-psychosocial health status of patients and family based upon the knowledge of growth and development patterns and health conditions that require medical management.

4. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals in order to recognize the desired effects, side effects and complications of their use.

5. Knowledge of human behavior during stressful situations in order to exercise emotional control, tact, patience, and reliability in providing urgent patient care.

6. Ability to provide individual and family counseling, guidance, and health instruction to help patients to understand how to prevent disease and maintain good physical and mental health.

Duties:

1. Acts as receptionist for the office, receiving visitors and referring them through proper channels to obtain information that may be outside of the GPARDDU.

2. Provides new patients intake materials, enters au new patient information into electronic medical systems including updating information for subsequent appointments.

3. Answers phone calls for the GPARDDU program and for clinicians if they are with patients and/or away from the office.

4. Maintains copies of all necessary forms, handouts aid questionnaires used by GPARDDU administration, regulation interagency forms, and resource files and information suitable or client use.

5. Independently deals with patients in situations requiring warmth, skill in human relations and communications which will enable the provider to establish mutual trust to assure the most successful course of treatment.

6. Assists patients and their families to utilize available community, state, and federal resources toward the improvement of their bio-psychosocial and spiritual wellbeing which requires clear understanding of policies and resources of Indian Health Service and other resources.

7. Provide written monthly reports and occasional oral reports with regards to activities and accomplishments. In addition, appropriate case documentation will be done after each client contact.

8. Responds to unusual or emergency situations according to established protocol. Coordinates, observes, documents, and reports patient activities, particularly unusual or significant patient behaviors. Provides written and/or oral reports to staff during shift changes. Participates in patient case management sessions. Ensures that patient activities and documentation of activities are in full compliance with Rules and Regulations governing Client Confidentiality (42 CFR).

Please provide copy of licenses/certifications and immunization records with resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person