Medical Assistant Mobile​/ Outreach Worker Hybrid

Medical Assistant Mobile/ Outreach Worker Hybrid

• Job Tracking :
• Job Location
  :
  
  Fall River, MA
• Job Level
  :
  
  Entry Level (less than 2 years)

We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.

We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch.
SSTARis a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.

The Medical Assistant Mobile/ Outreach Worker
conducts outreach among vulnerable populations,provides harm reduction services, and assists Provider to meet clients’ medical needs both on the medical RV and in the community.

HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21

• 403B
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life,Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist providers and nurses to perform medical care.
• Works across a variety of settings, including the medical RV, inthe community, and onsite at the clinic.
• Take vital signs and assist with coordinating care to ensure patient-driven encounters.
• Respond to & facilitates clinical tasks and supports providers and nurses.
• Respond to incoming patient calls & messages for clinical review by provider/nurse.
• Interview clients to determine their level of knowledge,attitudes, and behavior regarding hepatitis C, STI’s, substance use,and harm reduction.
• Provide overdose education and distribute naloxone to both clients and the community.
• Conduct outreach in the community setting and build relationships with local venues.
• Assess potential barriers to care and work with clients to reduce obstacles resulting from lack of transportation, mental illness,substance use, etc.
• Develop appropriate client referrals internally and externally tothe organization.
• Collect data on program activities, enter data timely, andaccurately into data systems.
• Attend relevant training courses and participate in regional meetings as assigned.
• Stay informed about current HIV/HCV/STI/SUD trends, development,and research, as it pertains to scope of practice.
• Flexible with role to be able to assist team.
• Adheres to the work schedule. Obtains supervisor approval inadvance of schedule conflicts as well as late arrivals or early departures.
• Records all hours worked by the last day of the pay period.
• Responds appropriately to all Code Calls
• Treats patients, and colleagues with dignity and respect; honors each person’s right to privacy/ maintains strict patient and colleague confidentiality.
• Timely completes all trainings, certifications and licensing renewals requirements.
• Maintains current awareness of SSTAR’s communications by checking,reviewing and responding to work emails at minimum on a weekly basis. Asks for assistance when needing help or to fully understand the email message.
• Responsible for van maintenance checks & inventory checks
• Responsible for providing peer support, cross-training, and orientation to Medical Assistants and other relevant SSTAR employees.

Education & Experience

• Accredited school certification
  for Medical Assistant.
• RMA certified
  , OR able to pass the exam within 90days of hire (SSTAR covers the fee).
• Current
  CPR certification
  .
• Driver’s license
• Sensitivity to HIV issues, people with substance use disorders,individuals experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities.
• Strong desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds,cultures, and lifestyles in a non-judgmental manner is required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of substance use disorder are preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule preferred.

HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21