Medical Assistant​/CNA - Mexico ALB

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $16.98 - $25.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage:
  None
• Job Shift: Day

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer
• Eligible clinical positions may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

• Assists Nurse in conducting client assessment of health, mental status, physical health, substance use, social development, and daily living skills.
• Schedules, and administers medical assessments of client physical health, making referrals to community physicians as appropriate and coordinating psychiatric treatment with medical treatment as appropriate.
• Provides direct clinical services to clients and/or groups related to topics that may include, but are not limited to, symptom management/education, daily living skills, hygiene, physical health, nutrition/food education, social skills, and community resources.
• Conducts travel/transportation as appropriate related to client needs including home visits, client appointments, hospital visits, pharmacy visits.
• Provides symptom education to clients and staff as appropriate on topics including but not limited to psychopharmacology, mental health conditions/symptoms, physical health conditions/symptoms, wellness, and safety.
• Provides on-call intervention as required.

• Arranges for required lab work as appropriate.
• Processes refill requests which includes review of client chart, assessment of appropriateness of request, and consult with prescriber as required.
• Completes prior authorization for medication processing (includes review of client chart, assessment of medication need & potential alternatives, consult with prescriber).
• Under direction/supervision of Nurse, completes in-person assessment including physical assessment of symptoms, presentation, vitals, etc. and communicates information to prescribers.

• Under direction of nurse, properly maintains, disposes of, and orders medications.
• Awareness and support of tracking and security of medications including controlled substances.
• Under direction of nurse, receives and disseminates medication in accordance with agency and pharmacy requirements.
• Participates in providing medication administration and medical services as appropriate including injection administration.
• Assures that all needed medical supplies are appropriately stocked and medication orders/changes are noted and ordered in a timely fashion.
• Assists nurse with preparation and ongoing compliance related licensing requirements including pharmacy audits and state medication room licensure.

• Demonstrating the ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness and substance use.
• Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment and recovery.
• Consults and coordinates with internal and external providers and relevant treatment team members to maintain coordination in the treatment process.

• Providing comprehensive outreach and follow-up to all assigned individuals including contact attempts over the phone, in-person, in the home, etc.
• Demonstrating the ability to engage and develop rapport with individuals presenting with a variety of symptoms/presentations.

• Providing services that are person-centered.
• Providing services that are culturally relevant.
• Providing a non-judgmental, open, and welcoming approach to diverse populations.

• Documenting all services provided within expected time frames.
• Documenting all services provided in a manner that meets service definitions, regulatory standards, and agency expectations.
• Documenting all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.