Medical Assistant

Company: True North Detox, LLC
Location: Clovis
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMedical Assistant/CNA, Drug and Alcohol TreatmentFirst Steps Recovery is the Valley's leading substance abuse treatment provider for persons suffering from alcohol and/or substance use disorders. Our inpatient detox and residential treatment facilities in the Clovis, and the foothills 20 miles East, we provide a full continuum of care for those individuals searching for help.Primary Responsibilities will include:

• Working with a team of dedicated, focused and caring individuals to provide the highest possible quality of care for patients struggling with alcohol and substance abuse recovery.
• Overseeing detoxification protocols and monitoring clients for symptoms of withdrawal associated with detoxification.
• Overseeing patient self-administration of medication.
• Following your scope of practice, code of conduct, and the ethics outlined within all supervising agencies
• Maintaining legal and ethical standards regarding confidentiality.
• Keeping patient charts updated, complete, and signed within electronic medical records
• Transportation of patients to groups, appointments, labs, etc.
• Provide and direct housekeeping services to maintain clean and sanitary conditions throughout the facilities.
• Occasionally prepare meals.
• Participate in staff, treatment team and leadership team meetings as appropriate.Competencies:
  • Associates level medical training (CNA, MA, etc.) preferable but not required
  • Ability to multi-task, delegate and accept delegation, manage client care, maintain facility standards and work within a team with singular focus, to change lives.
  • Desire to assist those with chemical dependency in their recovery.Qualifications:
    • AA or equivalent degree in Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or equivalent
    • Computer literate
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Maintain valid auto insurance and driving record of 2 or fewer points with no DUI on record
    • Must be willing to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to chemical dependency and mental health
    • Minimum of one year of sobriety if in recovery, currently enrolled with supervising agency

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