Medical Assistant I

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:  Medical Assistant  

Department:  Residential  

Reports To:  Program   Operations Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking a FT certified Medical Assistant for a Residential SUD facility. Position includes facilitating medication line, reordering meds, screening patients for Incidental Medical Services, conducting first aid for minor medical issues, and triaging patient needs with medical case management. Schedule is 2pm – 10:30pm, inclusive of weekends. Work in a team environment to treat individuals recovering from substance use and often mental health disorders. Seeking someone with excellent customer service skills, hardworking and proactive. Position requires M.A. Certification. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

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; apply orthopedic appliances: immobilizer, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices; remove casts, splints and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding, and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches to patient and instruct patient in proper use of crutches. 

5. Perform ophthalmic testing not requiring interpretation by the medical assistant to obtain test results. 

6. Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations. 

7. Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen. 

8. Collect specimens by non-invasive techniques and preserve for testing, including urine, sputum, semen, and stool. 

9. Assist patients in ambulation and transfers. 

10.Prepare patients for and assist the physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse in examinations or procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare patients for gait analysis testing. 

11.As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions. 

12.Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions. 

13.Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office. 

14.Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients. 

15.Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency. 

16.Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations. 

17.Orders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms stocked appropriately. 

18.Able to identify possible infections,report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed. 

19.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.

20.All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant I: 

High School Diploma or GED Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California. Phlebotomy Certificate a plus. 

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.