Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantKennewick, WA 99336OverviewSalary Range $20.24 - $30.36 Hourly Position Type Full TimeDescriptionComprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. Medical Assistants provide a variety of clinical and administrative duties to support the delivery of other clinical services. Medical Assistant duties may include:BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUPS: Conducts behavioral health groups following agency guidelines and policies. Leads groups using effective group facilitation skills that promote participation and interaction among group members. Utilizes group process to develop insight, practice skills, and motivate client for change. Follows lesson plan or curriculum and connects presented material to individual treatment plan goals.CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES: Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports. Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.CRISIS EVALUATION/INTERVENTION: Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization. Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property, and the presence of grave disability and notifies the nurse/provider on shift. Documents and reports and/or notifies as required by law. Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning. Implements and documents safety plans.GERIATRIC SERVICES: Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age related changes. Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impacts on functioning. Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status.INJECTIONS: Notifies nurse on shift that client is receiving an injection and will require assessment and monitoring. Uses Standard Precautions and performs hand hygiene before and after administering an injection. Verifies the medication order on the MAR matches the order on the Physician Order Form. Practices the Five Rights of Medication Administration. Demonstrates clean, safe, and proper technique; appropriate PPE, hand hygiene and administration. Discards the needle and syringe in the appropriate receptacle. Documents the injection, including injection site in both the MAR and Electronic Health Record.MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice and when direct versus immediate supervision is required. Utilizes nurse on shift as a resource for making decisions regarding PRN administration and effectiveness. Safely administers and documents medication according to provider orders and agency policies. Encourages and supports clients in taking medications as prescribed. Promotes illness self-management skills.SERVICE NOTES: Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare's guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timeliness. Language used in service notes is respectful, clear, descriptive, concise and client-centered. Service notes accurately depict treatment modalities and interventions provided within the clinician's scope of practice and according to treatment plan. Service notes accurately reflect and depict client status and progress consistent with assessment and reassessment data, problem statements and treatment plan goals and objectives.VENIPUNCTURE: Verifies active physician order. Demonstrates understanding of the equipment and the ability to gather the needed equipment to obtain a sample. Demonstrates clean, safe and proper technique with hand hygiene and personal protective equipment. Can successfully obtain a sample following agency policies and procedures. Discards of needle, syringe and all other equipment in appropriate receptacle. Appropriately labels tubes immediately after obtaining sample. Demonstrates an understanding of how to use a centrifuge and what samples require spinning. Demonstrates an understanding of storage and shelf life of samples. Understands available resources. Demonstrates the ability to schedule a courier for sample pick up.VITALS: Demonstrates the ability to correctly take a client's blood pressure and pulse with the machine and manually. Demonstrates how to correctly measure client's weight and height. Documents client's vitals in electronic health record. Notifies nurse and/or provider if client's vitals are not within normal limits.Other duties may include:Meets with client at intake and completes all paperwork except the treatment recommendations and physical assessment.Accurately completes lab slips.Assists with client education as per the provider's or nurse's directions.Accurately obtains prior authorizations from client payorsRetrieves requested data, such as results from medical procedures or lab tests, and follows up as needed.Qualifications:Current certification for Medical Assistant in Washington (MA-CMust have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insuranceFirst Aid/CPR CertificationFood Worker CardWhat Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer YouTraining and DevelopmentA variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotionRegular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programsInnovative Program & ServicesA strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environmentInnovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environmentJoint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvementEstablished partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and servicesExcellent BenefitsCompetitive salaries within our communities and industryHealthcare coverage for employee and qualified family membersGenerous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policiesAccess to Employee Assistance Program servicesAgency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensationAdditional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensationAgency-funded life and disability insurance programFinancial incentives to further employee educationEqual Opportunity EmployerComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.