Medical Assistant Mobile/ Outreach Worker Hybrid

Wiels; Fall River (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

SSTAR in Fall River, MA is seeking an entry level Medical Assistant Mobile/ Outreach Worker for a hybrid schedule. You will conduct outreach among vulnerable populations, provide harm reduction services, and assist providers to meet patients’ medical needs on the medical RV and in the community.

Duties include taking vital signs, coordinating care, overdose education, naloxone distribution, and referrals while keeping up with HIV/HCV/STI/SUD trends.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant certification required.
• RMA certification preferred or ability to pass within 90 days (fee covered).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and nurses to perform medical care.
• Work across settings: medical RV, community, and clinic onsite.
• Take vital signs and coordinate care for patient-centered encounters.
• Respond to clinical tasks and support providers and nurses.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Diversity sensitivity

Flexible schedule

Education

Accredited school certification for Medical Assistant

RMA certification or ability to pass in 90 days

CPR certification

Driver’s license

Job description

Medical Assistant Mobile/ Outreach Worker Hybrid

• Job Tracking ID:512937-913823
• Job Location:Fall River, MA
• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing thecommunity, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level ofhealthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTARis a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords ouremployees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.

The Medical Assistant Mobile/ OutreachWorkerconducts outreach among vulnerable populations,provides harm reduction services, and assists Provider to meetclients’ medical needs both on the medical RV and in the community.

HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21

• 403B
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life,Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist providers and nurses to perform medical care.
• Works across a variety of settings, including the medical RV, inthe community, and onsite at the clinic.
• Take vital signs and assist with coordinating care to ensurepatient-driven encounters.
• Respond to & facilitates clinical tasks and supports providersand nurses.
• Respond to incoming patient calls & messages for clinicalreview by provider/nurse.
• Interview clients to determine their level of knowledge,attitudes, and behavior regarding hepatitis C, STI’s, substance use,and harm reduction.
• Provide overdose education and distribute naloxone to both clientsand the community.
• Conduct outreach in the community setting and build relationshipswith local venues.
• Assess potential barriers to care and work with clients to reduceobstacles resulting from lack of transportation, mental illness,substance use, etc.
• Develop appropriate client referrals internally and externally tothe organization.
• Collect data on program activities, enter data timely, andaccurately into data systems.
• Attend relevant training courses and participate in regionalmeetings as assigned.
• Stay informed about current HIV/HCV/STI/SUD trends, development,and research, as it pertains to scope of practice.
• Flexible with role to be able to assist team.
• Adheres to the work schedule. Obtains supervisor approval inadvance of schedule conflicts as well as late arrivals or early departures.
• Records all hours worked by the last day of the pay period.
• Responds appropriately to all Code Calls
• Treats patients, and colleagues with dignity and respect; honorseach person’s right to privacy/ maintains strict patient andcolleague confidentiality.
• Timely completes all trainings, certifications and licensingrenewals requirements.
• Maintains current awareness of SSTAR’s communications by checking,reviewing and responding to work emails at minimum on a weeklybasis. Asks for assistance when needing help or to fully understandthe email message.
• Responsible for van maintenance checks & inventory checks
• Responsible for providing peer support, cross-training, andorientation to Medical Assistants and other relevant SSTAR employees.

Experience and Skills:

Education & Experience

• Accredited school certificationfor Medical Assistant.
• RMA certified, OR able to pass the exam within 90days of hire (SSTAR covers the fee).
• CurrentCPR certification.
• Driver’s license
• Sensitivity to HIV issues, people with substance use disorders,individuals experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities.
• Strong desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds,cultures, and lifestyles in a non-judgmental manner is required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of substance use disorder are preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule preferred.

HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21