Medical Assistant/CNA - New Mexico ALB

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting Nursing and/or Prescriber staff in activities related to clients' physical and behavioral health, medications, and rehabilitation and support services, and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff.


Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
New Mexico Solutions is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
Paid time off + 9 holidays
Retirement plan options
Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
Wellness & employee assistance programs
Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
Eligible clinical positions may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
Medical Assistant Client Care Activities: Conducts person-centered client care services to support health, wellness, and increased independence for individuals served as evidenced by:


Assists Nurse in conducting client assessment of health, mental status, physical health, substance use, social development, and daily living skills.
Schedules, and administers medical assessments of client physical health, making referrals to community physicians as appropriate and coordinating psychiatric treatment with medical treatment as appropriate.
Provides direct clinical services to clients and/or groups related to topics that may include, but are not limited to, symptom management/education, daily living skills, hygiene, physical health, nutrition/food education, social skills, and community resources.
Conducts Travel / Transportation as appropriate related to client needs including, home visits, client appointments, hospital visits, pharmacy visits.
Provides symptom education to clients and staff as appropriate on topics including but not limited to psychopharmacology, mental health conditions/symptoms, physical health conditions/symptoms, wellness, and safety.
Assists nursing staff and medication prescriber as evidenced by:


Under direction/supervision of Nurse, completes in-person assessment including physical assessment of symptoms, presentation, vitals, etc. Assists nursing staff in activities related to medication room operation and compliance as evidenced by:


Under direction of nurse, properly maintains, disposes of, and orders medications.
Under director of nurse, receiving and disseminating medication in accordance with agency and pharmacy requirements.
Participates in providing medication administration and medical services as appropriate including injection administration.
Assures that all needed medical supplies are appropriately stocked and medication orders/changes are noted and ordered in a timely fashion.
Assist nurse with preparation and ongoing compliance related licensing requirements including pharmacy audits and state med room licensure.
Participates as an active treatment team member serving individuals with mental health and substance use issues as evidenced by:


Outreach, Engagement, Follow-Up: Provides comprehensive outreach, engagement, and follow up to assigned individuals as evidenced by:


Providing comprehensive outreach and follow up to all assigned individuals including contact attempts over the phone, in-person, in the home etc.
Cultural Competence and Diversity: Documenting all services provided within expected time frames.
Documenting all services provided in a manner that meets service definitions, regulatory standards, and agency expectations.
Documenting all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.
Identifying and requesting training or skill enhancement opportunities.
Engaging in cross-training activities with other team members.
Attending and participating in required meetings and supervision sessions.
Demonstrates the ability to apply supervisory recommendations to work performance.
Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.
High School diploma or GED
Medical Assistant OR CNA/SRNA certification
At least 1 year relevant experience working with the severely mentally ill in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred.
Valid drivers' license and meets the driving privileges guidelines established in HR Policy 12.6 "Vehicle Safety and Client Transportation."
Ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness and suicide and risk potential and respond appropriately. xywuqvp
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.