21-02 Casual Sub Medical Assistant

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Sandusky, MI

Sanilac County Community Mental Health

<p><strong>Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMH) is a CARF accredited public provider of managed mental health and developmental disability services. With St Clair, Genesee and Lapeer counties, SCCMH is a member of Region 10, a 4 county public mental health alliance which provide mental health services to persons eligible for Medicaid benefits under a capitated funding agreement. 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.<br /><br />See our full list of openings <a href="https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SAN1014SCMHA/JobBoard/a547ade3-b9e2-4664-a826-a65e773c1847/?q=&amp;o=postedDateDesc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a><br /></strong></p> http://www.sanilaccmh.org/

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Part-Time

$15.22/Hr.-$20.05/Hr.

Overview: Cares for and treats, as directed by Physician, by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Obtains diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients&rsquo; clinical problems and health care needs</li> <li>Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (documents Weight/Height, waist measurements and children&rsquo;s growth charts, when appropriate)</li> <li>Educates individuals on medication side effects&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Performs and records AIMS testing as required.</li> <li>Participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Including nursing, BPS, IPOS, Meds Only, Etc.</li> <li>Observe individual&rsquo;s medication box set up as ordered by MD.</li> <li>Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist/RN.</li> <li>Completes agency training for injectable medication administering. Administers injections to individuals once training is completed.</li> <li>Facilitate children&rsquo;s clinic, as assigned.</li> <li>Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process</li> <li>Assist with obtaining prior authorizations of medications as indicated</li> <li>Documents and reports to physician, psychiatrist, RN or caretaker any significant symptoms, reaction, incidents, etc.</li> <li>Completes releases of information.</li> <li>Communicates with psychiatrist, homes, caretaker, physicians, guardians, etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals. Manages individuals assigned as applicable.</li> <li>Assist with facilitating communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated</li> <li>Links individuals with health care professionals in the community, as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.</li> <li>Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Understands and practices Standard Precautions.</li> <li>Participate in mandatory meetings.</li> <li>Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Candidates/Employee must also qualify as QMHP, QMRP or CMHP where appropriate for population being served.</li> <li>For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children&rsquo;s training per calendar year. A Minimum of three year of experience with examination, evaluation and treatment of SED Children and families is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>LANGUAGE SKILLS:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>REASONING ABILITY:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>COMPUTER SKILLS&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.</p> <p><strong>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:</strong></p> <p>Valid Michigan Driver' License. Chauffeurs license; if transporting individuals that receive services.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</strong></p> <p>. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</p>