What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Inpatient Units Weekday Shift 7AM-3 : 30PM position at Frontier Behavioral Health?
Frontier Behavioral Health's presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!
The Medical Assistant is an active member of the inpatient team who works under the guidance of the charge RN by providing direct supervision and interactions with adults who are experiencing serious and / or chronic mental health disorders. This includes taking vital signs, drawing labs, administering medication, and monitoring clients' activities, and behaviors. The CMA routinely engages with clients and staff in a manner that is respectful and professional. The Medical Assistant may be required to travel between two different inpatient units within the same workday.
SHIFT : Monday-Friday 7AM - 3 : 30PM
LOCATION : Time will be split between our Foothills and Calispel locations .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Venipuncture and basic lab procedures.
- Administration of medications including oral medications, Intramuscular medications (IM) and subcutaneous medication (SQ)
- Blood sugar checks.
- Basic vital signs
- Monitor and supervise client activities and behaviors, including general supervision of milieu and completion of scheduled patient rounding.
- Complete clear, objective clinical documentation regarding patient activities and behaviors in an appropriate time frame.
- Accurately documenting medication administration via MAR or EMAR
- Provide feedback to RN regarding patient interactions, activities, and behaviors.
- Report suspected changes in patient condition and / or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or unit leader.
- Adhere to and follow the patients' written treatment plan.
- Provide verbal redirection and gradual guidance to patients if needed and role model appropriate behavior including utilizing de-escalation techniques that align with FBH provided training.
- Remain alert and provide direct line of sight monitoring of patients as needed.
- Provide general house cleaning services i.e., vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, sanitation of counters etc.
- Engage patients in social conversation, provide supportive listening, encourage and / or set up recreation activities.
- Complete patients' personal belongings inventory and assist with admissions as needed.
- Attend / participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions.
- Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all RNs', providers and FBH staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE :
REQUIRED :
PREFERRED :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL :
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BASE PAY RANGE (Hourly / Non-Exempt) : $23.21 - $28.28
WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and / or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus. Learn More
Salary : $23 - $28
