Medical Assistant - Med Clinic

 North Central Indiana for over 50 years.

We began as the designated community mental health center for Cass, Miami, Fulton, and Pulaski Counties. To better meet the growing needs of our region, we have expanded our services to Howard, Tipton, and White Counties.

Our workforce is the heartbeat of 4C Health-meeting the needs of our local communities every day. Don't wait-join our team and help move health and hope 4ward!

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for promoting a person-centered recovery approach toward independence and integration utilizing the nursing process to all clients of the Center. This position works dependently with a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) with nursing supervision. A person in this position must be familiar with concepts, practices and procedures within a Medication Clinic/Primary Care Clinic and rely on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. A person in this position must exercise tact, judgment and confidentiality in contact with the public, clients and families, as well as fellow associates of the Center. This position requires a high level of professionalism.

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately assess and document a client's medical status; including but not limited to taking vital signs, height, weight, BMI and suicidal ideations reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Administer injections.
• Deliver medications and other medical treatment as directed by physicians' orders.
• Ensure clients have completed assessment tools.
• Document timely, accurately and in accordance with Center policies utilizing current systems, practices and in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Document accurate information, which reflects client progress based on the appropriate therapeutic modality. Therapeutic services will be time limited and specific to the presenting problem(s) of each assigned client.
• Record delivery of all directed medications and treatments per policy.
• Provide any referral source information according to needs of the referral source.
• Request documentation from other facilities, as needed.
• Work with insurance companies to provide the required information and complete insurance documentation.
• Prepare for the clinic by determining routine lab needs per Center medication protocol.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic infection control issues and preventative measures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of medication protocols and able to answer basic questions about medication.
• Schedule appointments and assist clients in obtaining appointments.
• Complete referral paperwork as needed.
• Obtains requested information from other physicians/agencies.
• Obtain client consents for releasing information.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts regarding practice of LIP.
• Teach common activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide education to groups regularly as assigned.
• Provide individualized education to clients and their families as indicated.
• Provide emergency services as needed; either by phone or face-to-face.
• If located in the ACU, must be able to demonstrate competency in the use of restraints/seclusion.
• Abide by all Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive working relations and rapport with the communities served.
• Set up exam rooms for procedures as well as help LIP with patient examinations.
• Record medical histories past and present as well as personal information.
• Draw labs and do POC testing.

Starting and growing base wage opportunities up to $27.25/hour!!

PLUS. Additional Annual Compensation and Incentive Opportunities!!
• Four-day (32 hour) work week
• Eligible for $150/month ($1,800 annually) in student loan repayment, available at hire
• Earn $750 for every person you refer who is hired and remains employed for 6 months and receive an additional $500 every year as long as you both remain employed
• Bilingual wage premiums available for individuals fluent in Spanish or Burmese

Benefits:
• Multiple health plan options to fit your lifestyle
• Health premium wellness discounts
• Employer paid HSA contributions
• Mileage reimbursement
• Dental and Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products to choose from
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance
• Birthdays off paid

To see our full benefits and apply online go to our website: www.4CHealthIN.org