Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) job in Richmond at MTK Resources

As a Certified Medical Assistant , you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our residents in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the Nursing staff to ensure patients receive prompt and appropriate care while at our facility.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED

Valid Certified Medial Assistant certification

Responsibilities:

• Works as part of the intake team to ensure clients are seen promptly.
• Obtain lab work, and urine drug screens.
• Observe urine samples, test onsite and/or package for laboratory.
• Observes self-administration of medications including suboxone and other MAT.
• Data entry and records keeping in electronic health record.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is being followed.
• Giving and interpreting Mantoux Testing.
• Makes appointments for clients to see physician, provide lab work and referrals for additional follow up care.
• Assists in training staff in medical and health and safety matters as well as assisting in properly maintaining medical equipment.
• Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the clients.
• Maintain contact with community medical personnel.
• Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures for medication compliance.
• Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies.
• Educates clients about suboxone and vivitrol maintenance as well as side effects and provides education to clients on lab results and all medical matters.
• Communicate with and access pharmacy on behalf of patient and facility.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.