Maxim Healthcare is seeking to hire a full time Medical Assistant and/or Medical Technician to help support a residential treatment center!This Medical Assistant will work in collaboration with other members of the team to help ensure the best possible treatment outcome for the client and provide treatment in accordance with the facility's policies. The Medical Assistant will provide supervision and oversight of the participants and children assigned the detox or behavioral health units. The Medical Assistant will provide facility coverage by supervising the participants during: medication line, withdrawal management, and free time. Details:Schedule: Sun - Thur OR Tues - Sat from 11 PM to 7:30 AM Setting: Residential Treatment Center Location: Orange Pay: Up to $25/hour dependent on experience Requirements:
Registration or Certification as Medical Assistant from an approved/accredited California agency
Experience:
Preferably a minimum of two years' experience in the human service field and demonstrated expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery
Experience working with clients experiencing acute withdrawal from substances
Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma informed services
Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminals background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities: Direct Service:
Maintains a high degree of self-awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Assists with assessment, intake, transition, and discharge of participants entering/exiting the withdrawal management unit
Demonstrates strong crisis intervention and participant stabilization skills
Complete detox/medication rounds and behavioral support rounds per protocol and frequency
Provides medical and behavioral crisis intervention and triages participants as needed within scope of practice
Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment center and communicates any behavioral concerns to the participant's Case Manager, Mental Health Clinician, Counselor, Medical, and Psychiatrist
Documentation:
Write and complete all progress notes within 72 hours of service delivery.
Maintains compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation.
Responsible for completing withdrawal management paperwork.
Documentation must be maintained in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, and funder standards.
Documents all client UA’s using the UA form and a progress note.
Completes same day incident reports.
Documents withdrawal management or residential medication rounds and behavioral support rounds per protocol.
Files the documentation of the rounds in accordance with agency policy.
Maintains all medical documentation that includes, but is not exclusive to Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction forms, Medication Self-Administration forms, Controlled Substance logs, Shift-to-Shift Count forms, Discharge Medication forms.
Ensures all medical documentation received from participants is uploaded into the electronic healthcare record and communicate to appropriate staff.
Documents client updates and incidents in the facility log daily.
Administrative:
Answers telephone and responds to inquiries regarding withdrawal management services within 24 hours.
Responsible for signing off medications, counting controlled medications, reading log entries for up-dates, and recording all changes.
Maintains supplies for urine and oral fluid drug testing.
Collects, organizes and reports results of daily urinalyses.
Maintains stock of OTC medications and First Aid supplies.
Acts as liaison for removal of bio hazardous waste.
As needed, assists Office Assistant with duties of checking in visitors and monitoring visits, ensuring participants sign in/out with a valid pass, monitoring participants when they return from off-site passes, and checking all bags upon entering the facility.
Responsible for signing emergency passes when primary counselor is out of the office.
Performs periodic facility checks to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
Training,Supervision, and Quality Improvement:
Maintains full compliance with Substance Use Disorder Counselor requirements for registration and certification.
Actively participates in agency and team meetings.
Participates in training opportunities.
Communicates collaboratively with all members of the behavioral health team including: medical, mental health, substance use disorder, and other staff.
Completes all assigned trainings and Relias trainings in a timely manner.
Professionalismand Other Duties:
Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency’s needs which may include weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Responds to requests for coordination of facility needs from Supervisor and other Leadership.
Attend regular staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Reads emails daily and responds when appropriate.
Transports clients as needed.
Conducts random and planned room searches primarily in the withdrawal management units.
Completes random and scheduled client UA tests and documents test results.
Comply with agency’s policies and procedures.
Meet expected performance standards as assigned by supervisor.
And, other duties as assigned.
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
