Medical Assistant - Certified

Job Category : Ancillary Program - Housing, PSS/YSS, OT, IPS Requisition Number : MEDIC004250 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Certified Medical Assistant to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! We are looking for Game Changers! The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. Benefits Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption. Paid Leave Options Available Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row. 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off) Wellness Programs We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer. We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication. Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate. Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi. Student loan repayment options Pet Insurance Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivilent Certified Medical Assistant Ability to speak Spanish a plus! Duties and Responsibilities Prior to the patient receiving services from medical staff. Obtains relevant patient medical history summaries. Takes patient vital signs (weight, blood pressure, etc.). Documents medical history summaries and vital signs in the electronic medical record. Prepares patients for examination and explains treatment procedures to patients as needed. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, and may perform basic laboratory tests on the premises. Disposes contaminated supplies. Schedules and administers medication injections, as ordered by medical staff, in accordance with rules and regulations (e.g., right patient, right medication, right dose, right route; physician must be on-site; proper billing, etc.). Instructs patients about medication and special diets, and orders/obtains injectable medications from the onsite/offsite pharmacy as directed by a medical staff member. May authorize drug refills as directed by medical staff and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Maintain and provide medication samples to patients as directed by medical staff. Inputs lab information (e.g., clozapine REMS). Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care, and willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Easterseals MORC Logo