Medical Assistant – WOW Schedule

@ Seven Counties Services, Inc.
Seven Counties Services, Inc.sevencountiesservices,inc..com

Medical Assistant – WOW Schedule

Louisville, KY
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

The company provides healthcare services focusing on behavioral health. The role involves assisting with patient care, medication, documentation, and transporting clients. Requires attention to safety and adherence to standards.

Requirements

  • Basic medical skills
  • Patient care experience
  • Ability to obtain vital signs
  • Medication administration knowledge

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Certified Medical Assistant preferred
  • CNA or SRNA preferred
  • One year of healthcare experience

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Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  • Under direct orders given by the MD or APRN, supervises self-administered client medication, depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols.
  • Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks.  Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques) as directed.
  • Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate.
  • Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN.
  • Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards.
  • Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies.
  • Authorizes drug refills as ordered by the medical provider and telephones/faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy.
  • Schedules outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider.
  • Obtains necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider.
  • Maintains current and accurate documentation.
  • Transports clients to clinics and hospitals within walking distance of facility as needed.
  • Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

  • High School or GED
  • Desired: Certified Medical Assistant
  • Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or SRNA

EXPERIENCE

  • Preferred one year of experience in a medical setting, preferably in behavioral health.      

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Position has no unusual physical demands.  
  • Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients/patients.  
  • Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. 

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation.  Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type:

Full time
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