Certified Medical Assistant

LOCATION: LaSalle- Ottawa- Princeton

HOURS: Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:30PM

Salary: Starting pay begins at $15.00/hour, with higher rates available based on education and experience.

Position Overview:

The Certified Medical Assistant provides basic nursing and psychiatric care to clients under the direction of the provider and/or licensed nurse. They are responsible for providing a wide range of patient care activities in an efficient and orderly manner to provide the appropriate level of care for the client.

Duties:

· Work directly with the psychiatric team to support facilitation of behavioral health and substance use services to the client.

· Prepare rooms and sanitizing equipment.

· Communicate with clients in person or via phone.

· Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.

· Measure and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight.

· Perform point of care testing, including rapid drug screens.

· Educate clients about medication and follow up care.

· Maintain and update the electronic health record (EHR) and client charts.

· Communicate with the client’s treatment team.

· Attend and participate in all supervisions, staffing’s, meetings, and educational requirements.

· Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as HIPAA requirements.

· Other duties as assigned by the provider or nursing staff.

Skills:

· Computer knowledge and proficiency in computer skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

· Human relations skills to work effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy in all interactions.

· Ability to multitask and work in an office environment with excellent organizational skills.

· Ability to be self-motivated, responsible, and work as part of a team.

· Willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and possess the ability to work under pressure.

· Familiarity and ability to understand medical terminology.

· Ability to receive and deliver accurate information using the proper channels of communication.

· Excellent listening, speaking, spelling, and documentation skills.

· Be aware of the matters at hand, exercise good judgment, be able to function under limited supervision, and maintain the standards of conduct.

· Knowledge of basic clerical and business office functions.

Requirements:

· Certified as Medical Office Assistant (CMA) or Medical Office Assistant (MOA)

· 1-3 years of experience working in a medical setting.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement