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Location: Washington, NJ 07882
Job Type/Status: Part-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct and indirect patient care in the mental health outpatient setting. Maintains standards of practice. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member responsible for overall coordination of care and services delivered to clients. Works collaboratively with members of the health care team to provide patient/family education. Demonstrates knowledge commensurate with scope of practice. Provide patient care services for patients under the direction of the qualified medical staff-reporting to a Nurse Practitioner as the MA's direct supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve clients across the lifespan.
Serve clients with both mental health and substance use disorder diagnosis, including co-occurring diagnoses.
Review and verify medical and psychiatric medications with clients.
Completes and records vital signs including, but not limited to height, weight and blood pressur.
Administers injections as ordered under the supervision of qualified medical staff.
Maintains inventory of medications, syringes, and supplies.
Helps clients improve their coping abilities and knowledge of treatment, medication, and healthy lifestyle.
Works with clients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's mental illness
Provide each client care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
Communicate in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter.
Provide preventive care information that matches patient age, sex and health status.
Assists medical staff with completion of required medical forms, monitoring of laboratory requirements and results.
Document care provided or procedures performed accurately on patient records in a timely manner.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Call clients and remind them of their psychiatric appointments to decrease the "no show" rate and client cancellations.
Communicates with non-medical staff such as social workers, professional counselors, billing and clerical staff to provide excellent patient care.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Certification from a Medical Assistant Program preferred
1 year experience in a community health care setting
Current unencumbered valid Driver's License
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
Sick pay and personal time off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Activities
Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.