Medical Assistant: Milestone- 7078

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters. JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 20 Hours/Week SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Thursday PROGRAM/LOCATION: Milestone, Putnam, CT

PC#: 3142

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Milestone Milestone is a 7-14 day stabilization intensive residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma and mental health issues. Our comprehensive services are recovery-oriented, gender-responsive and trauma-informed with the goal of helping women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management and aftercare planning services. Treatment is individualized and centered around healing and wellness, essential to moving forwards towards employment, housing and family stability. Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children located at our Putnam campus. ABOUT THE POSITION: Medical Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist prescribers or APRNs in preparing clients for their appointments.
• Obtain and document client information such as vital signs, blood pressure,

weight, height, and changes in medical history in the client's chart.

• Monitor medication adherence to ensure effectiveness and prevent diversion.
• Document ongoing client progress, particularly regarding side effects of

medication.

• Collect toxicology screens at the frequency ordered.
• Assist prescribers in submitting, routing, and ensuring completion of orders

and medication refill requests. * Demonstrate competency in addressing age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served. * Adherence to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements, including NCCHC and Joint Commission standards.

• Consult with other team members and external providers regarding treatment.
• Stay informed about all agency policies, procedures and complete required

trainings to stay updated on current best practices regarding the treatment of individuals with mental illness and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). * Follow up on emails regarding intakes, inductions, transfers, dose changes, EKGs, medication concerns, medical visits, and medical record requests.

• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other assignments and duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma, Medical Assistant Diploma, or Applied Associate’s Degree (AAS) from an accredited school. Experience: Previous experience in medical field preferred, experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.. Training: CPR/First-Aid certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire

COMPENSATION *:

$19.28/hr minimum and up, commensurate upon experience *Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!