Medical Assistant I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Tarzana Treatment Centers is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Mobile Narcotic Treatment Program. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include health assessments, assisting in treatment plans, and performing administrative tasks. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California.
• Three months to one year experience as a medical assistant or internship.

Responsibilities

• Interview, screen, and perform health assessments.
• Assist in formulation of treatment plans.
• Perform front office duties like scheduling and patient relations.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

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Seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join Tarzana Treatment Centers’ Mobile Narcotic Treatment Program (MNTP).

Working in a fast-paced environment, incumbent will be a part of a multidisciplinary team including peer-support specialists, nurses, and medical providers working directly with OTP patients providing individual and group counseling, screening and assessments as well as other duties assigned by the program supervisor. The incumbent should have an awareness of medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and/or SUD treatment or have experience working in an SUD treatment setting.

SALARY RANGE

$25 - $27 per hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

• Interview, screen and perform health assessments per established protocols.
• Reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patients’ progress.
• Assist in formulation of the treatment plan.
• Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances: immobilizer, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices; remove casts, splints and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches to patient; and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.
• Perform ophthalmic testing not requiring interpretation by the medical assistant in order to obtain test results.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
• Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
• Collect by non-invasive techniques and preserve specimens for testing, including urine, sputum, semen and stool.
• Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
• Prepare patients for and assist the physician, physician assistant or registered nurse in examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare a patient for gait analysis testing.
• As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions.
• Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
• Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.
• Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients.
• Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency.
• Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations.
• Orders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms stocked appropriately.
• All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.

EDUCATION

Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California. Phlebotomy certificate helpful.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.