LOCATION: LaSalle- Ottawa- Princeton

HOURS: Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:30PM

Salary: $15.00 (Exact salary calculation is made based on education and experience)

Position Overview:

The Certified Medical Assistant provides basic nursing and psychiatric care to clients under the direction of the provider and/or licensed nurse. They are responsible for providing a wide range of patient care activities in an efficient and orderly manner to provide the appropriate level of care for the client.

Duties:

? Work directly with the psychiatric team to support facilitation of behavioral health and substance use services to the client.

? Prepare rooms and sanitizing equipment.

? Communicate with clients in person or via phone.

? Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.

? Measure and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight.

? Perform point of care testing, including rapid drug screens.

? Educate clients about medication and follow up care.

? Maintain and update the electronic health record (EHR) and client charts.

? Communicate with the client?s treatment team.

? Attend and participate in all supervisions, staffing?s, meetings, and educational requirements.

? Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as HIPAA requirements.

? Other duties as assigned by the provider or nursing staff.

Skills:

? Computer knowledge and proficiency in computer skills.

? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

? Human relations skills to work effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy in all interactions.

? Ability to multitask and work in an office environment with excellent organizational skills.

? Ability to be self-motivated, responsible, and work as part of a team.

? Willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and possess the ability to work under pressure.

? Familiarity and ability to understand medical terminology.

? Ability to receive and deliver accurate information using the proper channels of communication.

? Excellent listening, speaking, spelling, and documentation skills.

? Be aware of the matters at hand, exercise good judgment, be able to function under limited supervision, and maintain the standards of conduct.

? Knowledge of basic clerical and business office functions.

Requirements:

? Certified as Medical Office Assistant (CMA) or Medical Office Assistant (MOA)

? 1-3 years of experience working in a medical setting.