Medical Assistant

Samuel Contract Staffing; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Medical Associate/CNA in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The role involves assisting with patient care in detox, residential treatment, and outpatient recovery. Responsibilities include supporting RNs and LPNs, documenting care, and engaging respectfully with patients. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient care and be able to work collaboratively with a healthcare team. Strong empathy and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with patient care, preferably in detoxification or treatment settings.
• Ability to collect objective and subjective data accurately.
• Empathy and kindness towards patients during their care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN/LPN with patient observations and data collection.
• Help clients through withdrawal management and treatment.
• Document care provided in electronic health records.

Job description

SUMMARY:

• The Medical Associate/CNA is responsible for assisting with patient care in our medically managed detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient recovery units, along with a team of experienced RNs, LPNs, Counselors, Case Managers, Residential Service Associates, Peer Support Workers, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians.
• The Medical Associate/CNA position assists the RN/LPN as they collect objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews, and written records in an accurate and timely manner.
• The Medical Associate/CNA assists clients through withdrawal management and throughout their treatment experience, documents care provided in the electronic health record, collaborates with the team to carry out the plan of care, engages with patients/clients with empathy, kindness, and respect, follows orders delegated by the nurse, and carries out tasks as assigned by RN/LPN.

REPORTING:

Direct Supervisor: Medical Associate Supervisor/LPN.

Dotted line reporting: Registered Nurse and/or medical providers on shift for medical supervision/direction on patient care.

Thank you so much!
Victoria McAtee | Senior Recruiter
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