Medical Assistant - Outpatient

Outpatient

$22.83 - $31.15

Additional compensation may include shift differentials, stipends and/or longevity pay.

Full Time

Schedule: Flexibility within normal program hours; typically Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 3pm.

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Medical Assistant to join our Outpatient team in Tacoma WA.

We Offer - Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave and Vacation, Bereavement Leave, Student Loan Repayment, and Continuing Education Assistance. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week.

Scope

Provide medical assistance to adults and children who suffer from mental health illnesses. Perform both clinical and administrative duties. Serves as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving clients with behavioral health needs
• Within the scope of practice, administer and monitor psychotropic medications under the supervision as delegated by a licensed registered nurse.
• Ensure follow-up on referrals and facilitate continuity of care.
• Gather medical history information and vital signs as directed by a registered nurse or prescriber, support licensed nursing and medical staff with medication management as needed including oral and injectable medications as prescribed
• Document all medication monitoring and self-medications in EHR program or hard copy Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily by end of shift.
• Coordinate ordering and reporting of labs and lab results to prescribers.
• Coordinate insurance services/ prior authorizations.
• Coordinate community medical integrated healthcare services.
• Provide psychoeducation groups related to healthcare and medication to consumers
• Maintain medical records and provide reports in accordance with policies and procedures.

Competencies:

• Understands and respects diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
• Demonstrates ethical decision-making skills and appropriate boundaries.
• Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
• Ability to receive consultation and apply feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Develops and maintains a self-care plan, seeks supervision when needed and recognizes signs of burnout.
• Ability to complete paperwork and documentation within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
• Ability to apply appropriate codes to patient care services as outlined by program guidelines.
• Compliance with competencies determined by Nursing Director.
• Participate in competency trainings identified by Human Resources and assigned program.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting medical supplies, floor stock, and pharmacy communication.
• Adhere to program’s infection control policy and protocols.
• Assist in all aspects of the laboratory specimen, collection and throughput.
• Adhere to the incident reporting process.
• Provide activities designed to enhance community and milieu adjustment.