Certified Medical Assistant

Homeward Bound; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeward Bound Inc. seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clients in a crisis residential unit. Responsibilities include medication management, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a mental health setting.

The role involves direct patient care and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate holds a CMA certification, shows compassion, and is committed to helping clients succeed.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Passion for helping others.
• Patient and compassionate approach.
• Desire to see clients succeed.
• Experience with mental health or trauma-informed care preferred.
• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand common medications prescribed and their symptoms and side effects.
• Create medication administration records from providers' orders for each client.
• Administer medications and support self-administration; document accordingly.
• Count and record medications accurately.
• Adhere to guidelines for storage and disposal of medications.
• Serve as liaison between clients and medical team (nursing manager and prescriber).
• Document in the electronic health record.
• Facilitate and document groups on topics like activities of daily living and medication management.
• Prepare for and complete intakes including consent forms and inventory of property.
• Complete 15-minute observation logs for each client.
• Accompany clients to meals and breaks within the facility.
• Assist in discharge process and re-inventory belongings.
• Audit client charts and medication records as requested.
• Interact with trauma-experienced individuals and assist in de-escalation.
• Collaborate effectively with team members as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Mental health experience

Job description

Job Details

Location: Dallas, TX 75241

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification
• Passion for helping others
• Patient and compassionate approach
• Desire to see clients succeed
• Experience with mental health or trauma-informed care preferred
• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary teams