Medical Assistant Specialist

Salary
: $14.67 per hour.

Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift
: M-Th 7:30am - 5:30pm;

Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required
: Y

Settings
: office

The Medical Assistant Specialist is responsible for facilitating basic medical and non-medical aspects of apatient's treatment at the Mental Health Clinic. This is achieved through collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members and providing physical and psychological support to patients.

The Medical Assistant Specialist collects and maintains record of apatient's vitals, height, weight, and BMI. This position provides the physician with data to appropriately treat patients on anti-psychotic medications toreduce symptoms, achieve a higher level of functioning and/or discharge from active treatment.

This position works independently,under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED. CNA or CMAcertification.

Experience

Required:

At least 6 months experience in a healthcare setting.

Registration, Certification,Licensure or other Qualifications

Required:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable toPermia
  
  Care's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid and current Texas Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.

• Provide face-to-face services toinclude taking blood pressure readings, weight, BMI, temperature, and recording this data in the EHR.
• Assist with facilitating telemedappointments.
• Facilitate treatment and careplans recommended by physician by making internal and external referrals.
• Provide back up for Nurse:
• Assess, observe, provide intervention, and speak to patients.
• Record details and symptoms ofpatient history and current health
• Prepare patient for treatment.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment.
• Educate patients on treatment andcare plans.
• Meet unit performance measures ortargets.
• Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect,and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors,co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in atimely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism when representing Permia Care and the program in the community.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.
• Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties):

• Fill in for other nursing staff asneeded.
• Participate in team meeting orstaffings.
• Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
• Participate in work groups and committees as assigned.

• Knowledge of mental illness and treatment.
• General knowledge of nursing.
• Ability to function decisively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability toprotect confidentiality.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional…