Job Description
Job Description
The Detox/Medical Assistant will provide care and service recovery focused related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the Health Care Practitioner. The Detox/Medical Assistant will be responsible to provide safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Responsibilities:
- Aid in conducting new patient initial assessments and providing orientation to new patients
- Assess and document patients’ needs and care, collaborating with other BHT staff to manage patient care
- Provide medical care and assist in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process for residents
- Transcribe physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Monitor self-administration of medication and treatment to residents
- Accurately assess degree of detoxification by utilizing methods such as CIWA and COWS to monitor for over sedation or medical emergencies
- Support program staff with resident de-escalation and crisis management in a manner which fully supports the needs of the resident
- Respond to emergencies and initiate action as outlined in company policies and procedures
- Maintain communication with supervisor, Health Care Practitioner, and/or other key staff regarding resident care
- Perform necessary duties for monitoring the health status of residents per company policies and procedures
- Ensure resident compliance with facility rules and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Current certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant in the state of California
- Minimum one year of medical assistant experience in detox substance abuse treatment
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Current negative TB test
- Must be at least 18 years old
Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of HIPAA
- Proficient knowledge of chemical dependency and psychological disorders
- Knowledge of detoxification protocol and related care including symptoms and medications (including CIWA and COWS)
- Ability to accurately record information and prepare reports
- Ability to properly manage medications
- Ability to properly conduct required assessments
- Ability to navigate the company’s EHR system
- Skills in ACA intervention strategies
- Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room. Work may expose incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases, dangerous and volatile situations, or possible bodily injury.
The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
Fulltime- 12 hours shift nights start time is 7pm to 7:30am,Thursday, Friday, Saturday- Alternating Wednesdays