Medical Services Assistant - Addiction Treatment & Meds

Volunteers-of-America; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers-of-America in Camden, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our addiction treatment program. The role supports medication orders, patient care, and HIPAA compliance under the Nursing Director.

You will interact with clients and staff, maintain medical records, perform weekly audits, and coordinate with the treatment team to ensure safe, therapeutic care. A NJ driver license and willingness to work flexible hours are required; bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be CMA (or equivalent) with state certification.
• At least three years working with mental health population.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include some weekends and evenings.
• Bilingual a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact verbally and nonverbally with all clients, staff, and outside contacts professionally with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervisory conferences, training sessions and meetings as required; coordinate and review assessments for BH services as they pertain to client’s physical and medical status.
• Medical Nursing Assistant is required to complete weekly medication audits and report discrepancies to the Nursing Director.
• Work with the treatment team to provide consistently therapeutic milieu.
• Review all medical consults and physicals, alerting Nursing Director of issues/concerns.
• Refer clients to medical appointments deemed necessary.
• Participate in required annual trainings and privacy policy updates to meet HIPAA.
• Establish and maintain medical files and histories for each resident and update annually.
• Monitor client self-administration of medications.
• Assist agency staff in setting self-administration goals.
• Inform Nursing Director of medication errors.
• Act as liaison with pharmacy provider.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Mental health experience

Job description

Volunteers-of-America in Camden, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our addiction treatment program. The role supports medication orders, patient care, and HIPAA compliance under the Nursing Director.

You will interact with clients and staff, maintain medical records, perform weekly audits, and coordinate with the treatment team to ensure safe, therapeutic care. A NJ driver license and willingness to work flexible hours are required; bilingual is a plus.