Medical Assistant - NCSH Outpatient

Company: HEALTHRIGHT 360
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Overview North County Serenity House Outpatient Program provides a gender responsive, trauma informed approach to assist our participants in recovery, relationships and relapse prevention. Our comprehensive program includes therapy, psycho education classes, counseling groups, advocacy, onsite daycare, homeless supportive services and exit planning. We believe in individualizing participants' treatment based on their need and what works best for them. Our hope for every woman is that they are able to improve their quality of life, establish a support system and develop healthy coping skills.The Medical Office Assistant works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure best possible treatment outcome for the Participant and provide treatment in accordance with HealthRIGHT 360's philosophy, goals, policies, mission, and vision. The Medical Office Assistant has a high degree of self-awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Key Responsibilities Direct Service Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment team and communicates any behavioral concerns to the Participant's Case Manager, Mental Health Clinician, Counselor, Medical, and Psychiatrist.
• Coordinates with referral sources for warm hand offs to and from the programs.
• Ensures Releases of Information (ROI) are obtained and on file for all prescribing Providers of the participant.
• Consultations with prescribing providers on behalf of Addiction Medicine Team (AMT).Documentation Responsibilities:
  • Write and complete all progress notes within 72 hours of service delivery.
  • Maintains compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation.
  • Documentation must be maintained in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, and funder standards.
  • Documents all client UA's using the UA form and a progress note.
  • Completes same day incident reports.
  • Ensures all medical documentation received from Participants is uploaded into the electronic healthcare record and communicate to appropriate staff.Administrative Responsibilities:
    • Maintains supplies for urine and oral fluid drug testing and ensures Chain of Custody for all positive tests.
    • Collects, organizes, and reports results of daily urinalyses. Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education and Experience Required:
      • High School Diploma or equivalent.
      • Three Years previous administrative experience with at least 2 years being in a medical office setting.
      • Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
      • First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
      • CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
      • Experience with healthcare Electronic Health Record Systems.Background Clearance Required:
        • Department of Justice background clearance Must not be on parole or probation for a minimum of two years.In compliance with the California Department of Public Health's mandate, all employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are available.Tag: IND100

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