Certified Medical Assistant Job at Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA, Washington DC

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  • Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Facility Location: Port Angeles, WA State

Department: Nursing Services

Reports to: Nursing Services Manager

Pay Range: $24 to $29 per hour (DOE/DOQ) plus $3,000 signing bonus

Hours per Week: 40 hours

Workdays: Monday to Friday, 8-5

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Float Days & Paid Holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • LifeFlight Membership
  • Education Allowance

Job Overview: The Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) supports the daily activities of Nursing Services. The MA-C provides clinical assistance to clients seeking medication support services and performs routine in-house testing as ordered. The MA-C assists with medication services at the residential facilities and Clallam County Respite Center and maintains appropriate connections with pharmacies and other medical providers throughout the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct client care related to observation, intervention, and stabilization of the clients with chronic mental illness.
  • Provides client services including clinical observation, administration of medication (oral and injectables), monitoring vital signs, physical parameters, assessing compliance, and observing for side effects.
  • Obtains patient medical history, medication reconciliation and chief complaint.
  • Performs EKG, phlebotomy services, urine dips, genetic testing, and any other in-house testing as ordered.
  • Processes refill requests and prior authorizations as indicated per department procedures.
  • Documents care within the Nursing Services guidelines and standards.
  • Teaches and evaluates training for clients and staff related to medication self-administration programs.
  • Works in a collegial manner with all clinical staff and supervisors
  • Documents clinical information through electronic medical records systems, electronic prescribing systems, and any other necessary systems.
  • Monitors, administers and/or follows up on prescribed medical treatments, medications, and laboratory tests in accordance with provider's orders.
  • In collaboration with other staff, observes for medication side effects and reports to provider for appropriate interventions.
  • Accurately transcribes provider's orders, maintains records and completes documentation while maintaining Federal, State and Agency standards of confidentiality.
  • Communicates accurately and efficiently with outside care providers including pharmacies and primary care teams.
  • Although the typical workday is during normal hours, some evening and weekend hours may be required.
  • Maintains familiarity with and handles client information in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and other applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information.
  • Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned Agency property.

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or GED; successful completion of a college-level Certified Medical Assistant Program
  • Eligibility for license as an MA - Certified in Washington State
  • One (1) year of clinical services with limited exceptions
  • Psychiatric experience preferred but not required.

To view the full job description, please visit our careers page:

*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.

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