What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Medical Assistant position at Columbia River Mental Health Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary :
To provide clinical and clerical support to patients, medical staff, and other providers.
Locations of this position may include Main Clinic or the NorthStar clinic and other locations as directed by the Medical Director and / or Director of Nursing.
Hours : 8am-4 : 30pm Monday through Friday but may need to float role for our Northstar location w / shift time : 6 : 30am-3pm when needed.
Essential Job Responsibilities :
Provide direct patient care including :
Obtaining vital signs;
Obtaining and recording patient history;
Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas;
Maintaining medication and immunization records; and
Screening and following up on test results as directed by a health care practitioner.
Monitoring and reporting patient symptoms and side effects
Administering intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
Collecting specimens for laboratory testing. i.e. blood, urine and saliva
Check and return voice messages for medical department and triage to appropriate staff when needed.
Coordinate care with relevant internal and external providers and informal supports.
Assist medical staff with prescription refills and prior authorizations.
Request relevant medical records and reports from outside providers involved in the patient’s care.
Complete all documentation and charting as required by law or agency contract.
Possess knowledge of client rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for consumer privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe secure environment.
Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Non-essential Job Functions :
Supports agency mission, goals, and objectives.
Education, Licensing and Experience :
High School diploma required
Active, Washington state, Certified Medical Assistant license
Current CPR card
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mental health or social services work environment.
Ability to pass background checks for Jails and School if assigned to an offsite location
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