What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Hope and Healing Clinic?
Medical Assistant : Hope and Healing Clinic, LLC
Baseline Pay Rate : $26 / hr
Why Hope and Healing Clinic?
Every journey to recovery is unique. At Hope and Healing Clinic, we offer personalized medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health therapy tailored to your needs. We are with you every step of the way to deliver guidance, support, and resources on your path towards recovery.
Our team of healthcare professionals provide an expanded scope of care for patients enrolled in our opioid treatment program. This holistic, person-first approach addresses the core of the problem and the full impact of substance use in their lives.
Join Our Team!
Hope and Healing Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant who is eager to support the launch of their new clinic located in Tumwater, WA.
The OTP Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for providing support to the clinical providers by facilitating patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative and clerical functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing optimal service to patients, respecting and demonstrating patient confidentiality, and working within the established parameters of the job at all times.
The OTP Medical Assistant should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.
Responsibilities :
- Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary
- Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the MSO, the FDA, DEA and / or state agencies
- Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care
- Maintains a high-quality patient care environment by cleaning, preparing, and stocking all examination rooms, UA lavatories and treatment areas in accordance with established standards. Assists in the care, cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments. This includes the monitoring of relevant expiration dates, established maintenance schedules, and assistance in maintaining medical supply inventories
- Review patient schedules and EMR, in advance of the patient visit to identify outstanding medical reports, in order to report the results to the attending Provider on staff
- Prepares patients for their visit, examination procedure and / or treatment in accordance with established workflows. Obtains and documents vital signs, required screenings and patient complaints
- Prepares appropriate paperwork for procedures, laboratory work, tests, or referrals for providers
- Performs UA collections-including observed collections
- Performs blood draws, many of which are difficult
- Perform EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures
- Complies with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned
- Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations and maintains compliance
- Familiar with standards required by Board of Health, OSHA, etc and the application of such
- Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
- Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position
- Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Practice Patient Experience
- Provides direction to clinic personnel and relays corporate mandates, goals and objectives
Position Requirements :
Education :
High School Diploma or equivalent and Completion of qualified Medical Assistant course; Medical Assistant Certification or Registration valid in the state of WA required.
Experience :
Previous patient care experience including EKG's and observed UA collections. Excels at performing difficult blood draws.
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job :
A majority of the work shift requires sitting, standing, and waking throughout the day.Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for moving office supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.
Additional :
Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.
Salary : $26
