Medical Assistant F/T

Benefits Available For Full Time Employees

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits
• Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program (401k)
• 8 Paid Holidays
  

Main Function

• To provide day-to-day clerical support and fundamental nursing tasks.
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Gather client information for utilization review and deliver to the UR Department.
• Obtain vital signs as needed.
• Will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for the answering and screening of telephone calls.
• Maintain client’s room board.
• Obtain insurance information for new admissions and fax to the Intake Department and to the Pharmacy.
• Perform electrocardiograms on all clients, use of intoximeter, taking client’s blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
• Enter data, import pictures and run reports in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Assist in obtaining urine samples on clients and stat results.
• Admission process of clients which will include: Admitting pictures, vital signs, blood pressure, breathalyzer, temperatures as needed.
• Communicate with other staff members pertaining to client issues.Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Competency Requirements

• Proficient in performing electrocardiograms, use of intoximeter, taking client’s vital signs.
• Knowledge and ability to follow all new client admission procedures:
• Knowledge of and instruction to new clients on basic policies and rules.
• Knowledge of and instruction to new clients on proper handwashing technique.
• Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.
  

Education And Qualifications

• High school graduate
• CPR certified
• Knowledge of 12 step program
• Clean drivers license
• This employee must have proficient phone skills; be professional in behavior; and appearance.