What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA / AAMA)-Full Time position at Wellstone Inc?

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant in our Adult Outpatient facility will care for patients with a potential substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health crisis. This candidate will work with our WellStone Outpatient team and the treatment team to support our patients' medical and psychological needs. This will include ensuring proper documentation as required by state and federal law, intake of patients and their initial medical stats, responding to messages and calls and communicating them based on urgency. This position is full-time, 1st shift Monday-Friday.

What we're looking for :

Must be certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA AMT) with some experience in the field.

Provide a copy of your current Medical Assistant Certificate along with your application.
Must hold a valid Alabama Driver's License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier.
Must maintain a minimum of $300,000 / $100,000 / $50,000 personal automobile liability insurance coverage on private vehicles.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Knowledge of principles, techniques and standards in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of vital signs
Willingness to provide services in a non-traditional setting.
Ability to relate warmly to clients and provide person-centered care
Ability to recognize in individuals any adverse reactions to medication.

What you'll be doing :

Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and record the information in the EHR.

Document physical assessments of consumers. Maintain complete and accurate documentation.

Observe all safety and security procedures. Promote a safe and pleasant work environment.

Assist consumers with releases of information and other forms as needed

Complete a medication checklist for each consumer seen

Respond to all patient messages and document these conversations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Contact the doctor when a significant change in the clients medications is indicated

Responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by the agency, state, and federal laws

Participate in training activities to increase skills and become more knowledgeable in methods and techniques used in the care of psychiatric clients in the use and effects of psychotropic drugs, customer service, and crisis de-escalation.

Other duties as assigned.

What we offer :

Competitive Medical, dental, and vision premiums

State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match

9 paid holidays throughout the year

Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

Tuition discounts with Athens State University and Capella university

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.

Salary : $50,000

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