What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Chestnut Health Systems?
Overview
Want to use your skills and certification to care for patients and clients? Thinking of furthering your education in a nursing role? This part-time position in Madison, IL, offers all this and more. Work daytime hours (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees earning qualifying degrees in nursing (restrictions apply.)
Responsibilities
Provide consumer-driven services identified in treatment/recovery/safety plan, primarily community support, case management, and medication training and monitoring. Provide services in the location most conducive to the consumer’s level of change, including his/her apartment, or a community location. Interview consumers, noting/entering any changes in their health history and pharmacy information. Ensure an accurate list of all medications. Complete and record vital signs. Perform point of care testing. Educate consumers and family/friends on proper medication usage, side-effects, desired effects, storage, and self-administration. Collaborate with nursing and utilize ECW and Tier.
Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program or Certified Nursing Assistant training program. Current CMA or CNA certification. Prefer work experience in an outpatient, mental health, or substance use setting. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Friendly, customer-service demeanor. Computer experience including Microsoft Office and an electronic medical record. Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures.
Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!
EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
