Medical Assistant

Position Overview: The Medical Assistant (MA) provides essential clinical and administrative support to nursing staff and leadership within a substance use treatment setting. This role helps ensure efficient daily operations, high-quality patient care, and a safe, organized clinical environment. The MA works collaboratively with nurses, providers, and leadership to support patient needs across the units. 

Clinical Support

- Perform venipuncture and collect lab specimens as ordered for patients

- Obtain and document vital signs for patients on all CSS units

-Conduct urine specimen collection, dip testing, and accurate documentation

- Triage patient needs and communicates appropriately to nursing staff

- Provide floor coverage during nursing breaks, ensuring continuity of care

- Support nurses with day-to-day clinical tasks and patient care needs

Medication & Pharmacy Coordination

- Communicate with pharmacies to obtain updates on patient medications

- Compile and maintain accurate lists of medications requiring reordering

- Notify nursing staff of urgent medication-related needs or discrepancies

Unit Support & Maintenance

- Restock clinical supplies and ensure adequate inventory on the unit

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and clinical areas

- Assist in creating a safe, efficient, and well-functioning care environment

Administrative & Leadership Support (Approximately 2 hours daily)-

- Communicate supply needs and inventory concerns to nursing leadership

- Assist with staffing coordination, including contacting nurses for coverage

- Support administrative tasks such as printing, laminating, and organizing materials

- Complete delegated chart audits and follow up with staff as directed

- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by nursing leadership

Qualifications:

- CCMA certification required

- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking and time management skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 

· Basic knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures 

- Other Duties as Assigned