Certified Medical Assistant

Homeward Bound Inc. is seeking Certified Medical Assistants for its crisis residential unit. Individuals on this unit have a mental health diagnosis, are often inconsistent with their medication, and may often be unhoused. Qualified individuals for these positions will have a passion for helping others, the ability to be patient, and a desire to see them succeed. All applicants must be able to provide a current medical assistant certification in order to be considered.

Here are some of the duties:

• Become proficient in understanding the most common medications that are prescribed including knowing the symptoms that are typically being treated as well as the common side effects
• Create a medication administration record from the provider’s orders for each client
• Successfully administer medications and facilitate self-administration of medication and document on the medication administration record
• Count medication and record appropriately
• Adhere to all guidelines regarding storage and disposal of medications
• Serve as a liaison between clients and the medical team including the nursing manager and the prescriber
• Become proficient in documenting in the electronic health record
• Facilitate and document groups about topics such as the activities of daily living and medication management
• Prepare for and complete intakes including consent forms, search, inventory of property, and other related duties

• Complete 15-minute observation logs for every client on the unit

• Accompany clients to meals, outdoor breaks, and other areas throughout the facility as needed

• Assist in discharge process for clients as needed including re-inventorying their belongings

• Audit client charts and medication administration records as requested

• Be comfortable dealing with individuals who have experienced significant amounts of trauma and be prepared to assist in verbally de-escalating clients

• Be able to collaborate well with other team members as well as be a part of an interdisciplinary team