What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Adult Residential Facility position at Comprehensive Life Resources?
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Description
$2,000 sign on bonus
Full Time
Adult Residential Treatment Facility
$22.06 - $30.10 DOE
12 hour shifts every other weekend
Peirce County’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic:
Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Medical Assistant to join our Adult Residential Treatment Facility in Tacoma, WA.
We offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for Full-Time employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Mental Health Leave, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave, Bereavement Leave, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week (32 for providers).
Function: Provide medical assistance to adults and children who suffer from mental health illnesses. Perform both clinical and administrative duties. Serves as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving consumers with behavioral health needs
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications under the supervision as delegated by a licensed registered nurse. Ensure follow-up on referrals and facilitate continuity of care.
- Gather medical history information, & vital signs as directed by a registered nurse or prescriber, support licensed nursing and medical staff with medication management as needed including oral and injectable medications as prescribed
- Document all medication monitoring and self-medications in EHR program or hard copy Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily by end of shift.
- Coordinate ordering and reporting of labs and lab results to prescribers.
- Coordinate insurance services/ prior authorizations.
- Coordinate community medical integrated healthcare services.
- Provide psychoeducation groups related to healthcare and medication to consumers
- Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
- Maintain medical records and provide reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate ongoing commitment to increasing competence and knowledge within the mental health field.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete nursing assessments (LPN only), document risk and notify.
Qualifications:
- Completion of accredited medical assistant program. WA State certification and or registration for credentialing RCW 18.360.050.
- FOR LPN’S - WA State Licensed Practical Nurse
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license; proof of insurance.
Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.
Salary : $22 - $30
