Certified Medical Assistant - Residential

SUMMARY: The Residential Medication Management Certified Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the licensed medical professional (LMP) to coordinate medication management, provide support to clinical/medical staff, and coordinate care within the program.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Update and maintain electronic medication administration records and medication supplies
• Coordinate medication refills with primary care, specialists, and pharmacies.
• Track receipt of medications and resolve discrepancies.
• Using electronic medication administration record, generate requested reports, including but not limited to medication incident reports and tracking critical medication compliance incidents
• Destroy discontinued medications.
• Perform medication counts as requested
• Perform patient care activities as delegated by the LMP, including patient care instructions, individual medication orders, and other established patient care orders.
• Recognize and initiate appropriate response to crisis or emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and medical teams to ensure that safety and industry standards are maintained program wide.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Actively participate as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team within scope of practice in support of patient's treatment plan.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA's mission and values:
• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum two years of experience in an ambulatory care outpatient, primary care, or urgent care environment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Certified Medical Assistant from an accredited CMA program.

• Crisis prevention training completion within 90 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire.

• May need a current Oregon or Washington driver's license.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to perform Basic Life Support for 15 minutes continuously while certified in BLS.

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, including reading from a computer monitor, keyboarding, and using a mouse.

• Ability to reach, bend, and handle objects.

• Direct exposure to patients in working environment.

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle if required to drive.

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A negative result on all pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and post accident drug screens.

• An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes.

• An acceptable driving record and the recommended amount of personal automobile insurance as determined by CODA's automobile insurance provider if required to drive.