24-26 Medical Assistant (Union)

Position: Medical Assistant (Union)

Position code: 24-26

Position Location: Ehardt/Admin

Current Work hours: 40HRS/WK

Compensation Range: $18.00/HR-$22.67/HR; Annual: $37,440.00-$47,153.60

Position Dates: ASAP

Supervisor: Jeff Thompson, Clinical Supervisor

Date Position Posted: 5/1/2024

Internal Deadline: 5/7/2024

Requirements: Required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant education program and be certified or registered as a Medical Assistant or have graduated and received licensure from a related accredited/licensed programs (i.e. LPN, RN). Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, experience in administering injections and Mental Health experience is preferred

Testing Requirements: Critical Thinking

All internal and external job applicants are required to use UltiPro to apply for this position.  Please see the Sanilac County CMH website at www.sanilaccmh.org and click on “Employment”.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Job Title:                     Medical Assistant

Department:               Outpatient, Children’s, ACT, Residential  

Location:                     Outpatient, Children’s, ACT, DD

Supervisor:                 Clinical Supervisor

Shift:                           8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday; as needed by department

Classification:             Six (6)

Prepared Date:           10/08/2019

Reviewed By HR:        12/05/2019, 10/15/2020, 3/8/2022, 10/06/2022, 12/21/2023

Revised By:                 Clinical Supervisor

Supervisor Review:    10/15/2020, 5/6/2022, 12/6/2022, 12/22/2023

Revised Date:             10/15/2020, 5/6/2022, 12/21/2023

SUMMARY: Cares for and treats, as directed by Physician, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Obtains diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
• Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (Documents Weight/Height, waist measurements and children’s growth charts, when appropriate)
• Educates individuals on medication side effects
• Performs and records AIMS testing as required.
• Participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary.  Including nursing, BPS, IPOS, Meds Only, Etc.
• Observe individual’s medication box set up as ordered by MD.
• Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist/RN.
• Completes agency training for injectable medication administering. Administers injections to individuals once training is completed.
• Facilitate children’s clinic, as assigned.
• Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations of medications as indicated
• Documents and reports to physician, psychiatrist, RN or caretaker any significant symptoms, reaction, incidents, etc.
• Completes releases of information.
• Communicates with psychiatrist, homes, caretaker, physicians, guardians, etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals. Manages individuals assigned as applicable.
• Assist with facilitating communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated
• Links individuals with health care professionals in the community, as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.
• Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of systems, procedures, forms and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies including DCH, CARF, PIHP, Medicaid, OBRA Assessments, etc. relative to job duties.
• Understands and practices Standard Precautions.
• Participate in mandatory meetings.
• Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Sanilac CMH staff are dedicated to providing services to the community to improve lives.  When they see a task that needs to be completed, they step in to assist or are first in line to help the Agency in promoting recovery, discovery, and independence.  Each staff member works within their strengths and collaborates with their coworkers so that collectively we are a stronger whole.  Staff provide positive feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of care in the Agency.  They hold their coworkers, the individuals they serve and the community in high esteem.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Initiative/Organization/Reasoning:

• Takes initiative and steps in to take on difficult challenges.
• Is a self-starter in attaining job objectives.
• Willing to identify problems and work to resolve them in the early stages.
• Plans and organizes work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Properly organizes and carries out job tasks in a timely manner.
• Know and understands job expectations and is willing to expand job knowledge and skills to be more effective to the Agency and the individuals served.
• Is enthusiastic about the Agency’s Mission and is a positive influence for co-workers and individuals served.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Agency policies and procedures and is willing to provide suggestions to make policies and procedures more efficient.
• Is willing to think outside of the box while able to make sound decisions and taking actions based on sound reasoning and weighing possible outcomes.

Ethics/Teamwork:

• Consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates expected morals and principles.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
• Willingly acknowledges team members and co-workers’ value to your work.

Emotional Intelligence:

• Verbal and written communication is constructive, effective, respectful, and clear.
• Willing to take the time to learn about co-workers’ personality so that working together is more effective.
• Willingness to ask questions, listen to others’ ideas, and understand how the impact of your work, impacts your co-workers/team.
• Willing/Ability to be cost conscious.
• Staff are expected to learn and understand job functions and carryout tasks in a proficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                         

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates/Employees are required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant education program and be certified or registered as a Medical Assistant or have graduated and received licensure from a related accredited/licensed programs (i.e. LPN, RN). Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, experience in administering injections and Mental Health experience is preferred.
• For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children’s training per calendar year.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Intermediate Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Has the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Intermediate Skills:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS                           

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Michigan Driver' License. Chauffeurs license; if transporting individuals that receive services.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Sanilac County CMH embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence.  An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment.  This includes having lived experience with behavioral health issues.

Welcome to Sanilac County Community Mental Health

AFSCME Employees

In your orientation, you will find several benefits.  You may want to take a moment to review the benefits listed below and costs associated with each of them. You must work over 30 hours per week to be eligible for medical and café benefits. Paid time off accruals are based on hours worked.

*Note if you do not need medical insurance, $233.00 per month (less Social Security & Medicare Taxes) will be deposited into an annuity account.  You will need to set up the annuity account through Nationwide Retirement.

For time off, it is calculated upon the number of hours worked – to reach the maximum benefit, you must work 40 hours per week.