Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Certified Medical Assistant - Per DiemMahanoy City, PA 17948OverviewLevel Entry Position Type Per Diem Job Shift 2nd Shift Education Level High School Category Health CareDescriptionBecome part of the Silver Pines team and join a team that's known for leading and innovating holistic addiction treatment.Evening and weekend availability required.Who We AreSilver Pines is a small, intimate detox and residential treatment center nestled just south of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. At our treatment centers, we understand that substance use disorder affects the entire person, so we treat each client by integrating therapies that address their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.Position SummaryThe Medical Assistant is responsible for working with our licensed nursing staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients is maintained and to provide quality client care while showing respect and dignityRelationships and ContactsWithin the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout Silver Pines and affiliated facilities.Outside the organization : Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.Position ResponsibilitiesAssist with client intake upon admissionObtain Breathalyzer and UDS on intake and as per protocol for client monitoringAssist with body and clothing searchProvide basic client care assisting with Activities of daily living, when necessary,Monitor and communicate any change in client condition to nursing staffSupport the emotional needs of clients throughout treatmentLocate detox clients for provider appointments and regular assessments every four hours and as neededObtain vital signs every four hours and as needed for documentation and report findingsObtain client weightComplete detox accountability and provide support as per protocol throughout shift when neededAdminister oral medication and intradermal/subcutaneous/intramuscular injections within their scope of practicePerform blood glucose testing (FSBS)Perform Venipuncture ProcedureProvide Client educationPerform Wound CareAssist with keeping rooms clean and tidy and packing belongings for step down or dischargeAssist with cleaning rooms and bathrooms upon client transferNew client engagementPre-Certification callsQualificationsMinimum RequirementsCurrent Medical Assistant CertificationHigh School diploma or equivalentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent attendanceAbility to multitaskCPR certifiedPositive AttitudePhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendorsTolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet to moderateJob performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouchSkill CompetenciesEffective CommunicationExcellent Customer ServiceTeamworkConsistencyAdaptabilityContinual Learning & ImprovementSTR Silver Pines provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR Silver Pines reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."