Medical Assistance Professional

LANDMARK RECOVERY

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JOB TITLE: Medical Assistance Professional

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

DEPARTMENT: Medical

SUBDEPARTMENT: Medical Oversight

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

OVERVIEW: The Medical Assistance Professional (MAP) monitors patients at all times, ensuring safety and compliance with program protocols. The individual performs critical functions, including monitoring patient vital signs, and observing self-administration of patient medications as directed by the Psychiatric Nurse or Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Receive and store all orders from pharmacy in accordance with facility policies

· Take and record patient vital signs according to schedule and policy

· Observe and record self-administration of patient medications as needed, according to schedule, and in line with facility policies

· Respond to medical emergencies and assist the nurse as directed

· Monitor on-site narcotics to prevent theft or abuse

· Lead patient community meeting as necessary in absence of available Patient Engagement Specialist

· Perform all other tasks assigned by supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· None

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Intellectual

· Read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals

· Write reports and correspondence

Interpersonal

· Possess excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills to interact with staff, other individuals appropriately

Leadership

· Maintain composure and think clearly in high stress situations

Organization

· Possess excellent organizational capabilities

Self-Management

· Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Language, Math, and Reasoning

· Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

· Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

· Minimum 2 years prior experience preferred

· Chemical Dependency Treatment experience preferred

· Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Educational Certificate in accredited medication aid program preferred (CMA, QMAP)
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

· Certified in First Aid

COMPUTER SKILLS:

· Competency with Microsoft Office Suite

· Competency with electronic health records

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk; hear.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

· The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to handle, or feel.

VISION REQUIREMENTS:

· There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

· This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $22.24 - $26.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 3x12
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, CO 80014 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27