Detox Medical Assistant — Substance Abuse Care

Stefanini, Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PH Wellness seeks a Medical Assistant to support patients during detoxification and residential treatment at our Riverside, California facility. You will perform comprehensive client assessments, assist with medication administration, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.

The role requires California licensure as a health care practitioner (Nurse, MA, CNA) and current CPR/First Aid certification, with at least one year of experience in dual

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience with dual diagnosis, substance abuse, chemical dependency, psychiatric, detox and/or medical surgical fields.
• California health care practitioner license/certification: Nurse, MA, CNA; RADT-I or SUDRC.
• Two years clean and sober if in recovery.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification on file and maintained before expiration.
• Current TB skin test and health screen report as required.

Responsibilities

• Gathering Consents
• Obtaining medical histories and assessments under the direction of the supervisor.
• Works with the physician to monitor health status to determine whether the health status warrants transfer of the resident to receive urgent or emergent care.
• Observes clients, charting and reporting changes in client's conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action to assure client safety.
• Measures and records client's vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations when required.
• Works as part of a health care team to assess client's needs, planning and modifying care and implementing interventions.
• Facilitates educational groups on medication management.
• Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition of supplies and instruments (Biofeedback, drug screens, breathalyzer, etc).
• Is responsible for monthly first aid box checks and for keeping staff updated of their location, ensuring staff access to at least one box at each facility.

Skills

Good listener

Data entry

Good communicator

Education

CA healthcare licensure (Nurse/MA/CNA)

Job description

PH Wellness seeks a Medical Assistant to support patients during detoxification and residential treatment at our Riverside, California facility. You will perform comprehensive client assessments, assist with medication administration, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.

The role requires California licensure as a health care practitioner (Nurse, MA, CNA) and current CPR/First Aid certification, with at least one year of experience in dual