Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant assists the RN Clinical Supervisor with maintaining medication records, copying confidential medical information, and inputting sensitive medication information into the Therap system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Audit medical sections of persons served records to assure accuracy, purge as necessary
• Order, check in, log new, expired and/or discontinued medications.
• Perform medication/medical related audits on homes monthly.
• Maintain appointment and lab tracking logs for all persons served.
• Maintain persons served appointment schedules.
• Copy and file medical documents in house/primary records as appropriate
• Make and distribute consultation forms for medical appointments
• Input appointment results into Therap system
• Weigh persons served monthly and as needed
• Enter monthly vitals into Therap system for clients as required by DDSD
• Prepare and send out appointment requests
• Perform quarterly pharmacy review with consultant pharmacist
• Prepare and mail/deliver packets of medical documents for Case Manager and Guardians monthly
• Request reports from labs as needed
• Prepare lab slips/consults
• Review and order medical supplies
• Mail and/or fax prescriptions/Dr.’s orders to pharmacy
• Maintain current trainings as required by agency

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal awareness
• Fosters teamwork
• Takes initiative
• Personal credibility
• Must be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent, recovery-based practices;
• Must be knowledgeable about person-centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and
• Must be knowledgeable of trauma informed culture to aid individuals in their recovery process emphasizing physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to perform physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds, transferring persons served, walking, pushing, wheelchairs, kneeling, bending, reaching and occasionally remaining on feet for long periods of time.
• Computer usage requiring periods of sitting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Post-secondary education preferred.
• One year of experience in a medical/clinical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear TB test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a clear criminal record.
• Successful completion of the post-offer process including criminal history check and all required PRS-NM and State training.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person