Medical Assistant - Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

LifeStance Health is seeking a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Medical Assistant to provide ongoing care for our patients under the direction of clinical supervisors including physicians. You will be caring for individuals in our clinic setting as they navigate the mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and management of clinical therapies under the direction of the Physician.
• Create a positive, relaxing, and professional work environment.
• Greet and room patients, obtain weight and vitals, review any relevant medical information and current medications, start and administer therapies, administer medications as indicated and ordered.
• Review all screeners related to patient’s appointment and alert physician if abnormal or high scores are reported.
• Provide clear patient instructions and education regarding treatments.
• Ensure all relevant documentation and consents are signed before starting treatment.
• Ensure adequate medication dosages and confirm accurate dose before administration of medication.
• Before starting treatment ensure correct patient identification is obtained, chairside.
• Monitor and assess patients thoroughly throughout their stay.
• Assess patient’s physical and mental status before allowing to discharge from the clinic. Alerting physician and ensuring corrective action is taken if needed.
• Maintain all clinical logs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure clinic prep is complete for the next shift.
• Review intakes and collaborate with physician regarding new patients.
• Maintain and securely store patient charts.
• Establish professional relationships with new and existing patients.
• Timely submission of charting and documentation requirements for each patient.
• Maintain an orderly configuration for the storage of supplies, including vial expiration and sufficient levels of the required supply.
• Monitor and report inventory requirements needed for daily operation.
• Maintain and comply with DEA regulations of controlled substances.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure patient education folders and handouts are made and available.
• Occasionally assist with daily nursing task as available and when needed. (IE: Rooming patients, charting, med refills, PA’s, responding to telephone encounters, referrals, etc.)

Skills and Experience

• 1+ year of experience in a related clinical position
• Current/active state license
• Current BLS certification
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience with an EMR/EHR
• Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities
• Medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Understanding of documentation standards
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Exposure and understanding of mental health disorders and management for treatment
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States
• LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
• Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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