Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Community Care Network / Rutland Mental Health Services; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Training and Development

Collaborative team meetings

Job summary

Community Care Network / Rutland Mental Health Services is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to join our dedicated healthcare team. The role entails clinical duties under supervision, including client intake, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration.

The ideal candidate will have a CCMA certification, CPR, and First Aid certification, alongside at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive pay between $21.00 and $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care as part of a team.
• Administer health screens and manage medical history.
• Monitor clients for changes in symptoms or treatment side effects.

Skills

Client care

Medical history management

Monitoring vital signs

CPR and First Aid

Psychotropic medications knowledge

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

1 year of Medical Assistant experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Record system

Job description

Community Care Network is looking for a Per Diem Medical Assistant to join our team!

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well‑being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human services.

About The Role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for completing clinical duties in a health care setting, working under the direct supervision of a physician or other health practitioner. The Medical Assistant will effectively perform clinical and administrative functions including, but not limited to: client intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, observing patient behavior, taking notes, monitoring vital signs, and the administration of medications and first aid, while adhering to legal and ethical standards in the field.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide client care as part of a team of doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and therapists.
• Administer mini‑mental health screens and enter data to chart using the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Manage and obtain client medical history and adequate client medical information/data as needed.
• Responsible for client administration of injectable medications during shot clinic events as necessary.
• Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment side effects or complications.
• Receive or initiate client phone calls and follow practice or protocol while gathering pertinent data regarding the reason for call or client request.
• Schedule/cancel appointments for existing clients following standard practice.
• Assist with referrals to internal or external psychosocial or mental health treatments as needed.
• Provide client education about common mental health and substance use disorders and available treatment options.

Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications including drug properties and interactions and working knowledge of laboratory test results.
• Understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and health conditions.
• Basic knowledge of methods of psychotherapy, principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental illnesses, behavioral and affective disorders (some familiarity with the DSM IV and diagnostic techniques).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay - $21.00-$23.00/hour (compensation is typically dependent upon experience)
• Career Training and Development
• Collaborative and engaging team meetings with supervision

Our work is guided by our Core Values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, Cultural Competence, Person‑Centered Care, and continuous Learning and Growth.

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.