Medical Assistant

3 weeks ago

Paterson, United States Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson Full time

**Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow nursing team**

**Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.**

**Medical Assistant**

**Hours**:1:00pm-9:00pm

**Location**: Paterson, NJ

**General Summary**: Medical Assistant job is to help clients by providing information, services, and assistance. Other duties include securing medical records; maintaining medical supplies inventory; performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating.

**Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Taking medical histories
- Obtain blood pressure, height, weight, temperature and glucose monitoring
- Complete Covid Testing via nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs on staff and clients
- Maintain inventory of stock office supplies
- Assist nursing staff with chart audit reviews
- Verifying insurance and assisting with prior authorizations
- Assist with EMR transition, filing and uploading of client records
- Preparing clients for examination and assisting physicians during exams
- Collecting laboratory specimens and completing EKG’s
- Assist in observing clients consume medication during sick call times
- Keep supplies ready by inventory stock
- Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality
- Provide direct supervision and support to clients on the unit when needed
- Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision
- Assist in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the facility
- Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit
- Have thorough knowledge of the clients’ handbook
- Be knowledgeable and able to perform new client admission process
- Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification active
- Assist with answering telephones in a professional manner
- Updated and filing clients medical records
- Scheduling Appointments and follow ups
- Call or fax prescriptions to the pharmacy
- Maintain temperature log of medication room refrigerators

**General Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Workweek will consist of scheduled shifts by your supervisor (shifts are 8 hours) work per day including one hour for lunch or 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minute breaks. Follow Straight & Narrow policy.
- Punch in/out on the employee hand recognition time clock and ensure that all staff on unit follows this procedure.
- Notify supervisor, prior to shift if unable to work due to sickness or personal emergency.
- Submit Employee Absence Report to supervisor on day of return to work after taking one or more sick day(s) via Paylocity
- Schedule Personal Time Off (PTO) in advance, at least 30 days via Paylocity
- Know and enforce Straight & Narrow’s Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure Policy and Procedure for Critical Incident Reporting is followed when indicated.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing scenarios and situations on the fly***
- Being a team player that works fluidly with patients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams every step of the way***
- Customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.***
- Must possess a caring and compassionate attitude with those whom may be struggling with recovery
- Participate in discharge planning and preparation (of clients) in conjunction with counseling/clinical staff.
- Increase knowledge of treatment and client issues by attending and participating in staff development in-service sessions
- Complete all Straight & Narrow’s annually required trainings for staff.
- Attend in-service and other trainings, staff meetings and supervision as scheduled.
- Attend all meetings of CQI subcommittees of which you are a member and actively participate.
- Take responsibility for keeping Personnel file updated with regard to filing any new degrees or certificates, getting immunizations/medical test as required and keeping any licenses and/or certificates current.
- Perform other tasks as necessary or as assigned by a member of Straight & Narrow’s Administration.
- Review Company E-mail frequently during your shift

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