About this position
Description:
Isaiah House is looking for a dedicated and driven person to take on the role of Certified Medical Assistant at our center in Lexington, KY.
Isaiah House is a faith-based, nonprofit with a competitive edge, delivering one of the most effective substance use disorder treatment facilities in the state of KY.
Employees receive benefits that include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) Option
- Paid holidays
- PTO after 90 Days
Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Complete all necessary competencies.
- Perform/document vital signs, withdrawal scores, CLIA- waived testing such as blood glucose measurement and document/communicate progress of clients to LIP or medical treatment area personnel.
- Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean
- File medical papers on current and discharged clients
- Fill hygiene requests weekly for all clients
- Fill vitamin boxes weekly for all clients
- Gather necessary info/papers/IDs/insurance cards prior to clients’ medical appointments;
- Assist with appointment tracker entries
- Maintain inventory weekly for first aid products
- Maintain inventory weekly for hygiene products
- Maintain weekly inventory of OTC products
- Any other tasks assigned by the medical office manager or LIP
- Knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and / or intensive outpatient milieu.
- Must possess a current, valid and unrestricted license or certification as a CMA
- Prefer at least 2 years of experience with license/ certification
- Prefer knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and / or intensive outpatient milieu.
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Valid Kentucky driver’s license.
- American Heart Association CPR certification
Employment is contingent upon verification of a valid CPR certification and CMA certificate/license. If the required credentials cannot be provided following the offer of employment, the offer will be rescinded.