Provide professional assistance working with the medical/clinical needs of those individuals who are seeking or enrolled in the SA outpatient treatment program. Medical Assistant - Mental Health/Substance Abuse will participate on a collaborative team of MH/SA/Medical professionals.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

• Responsible for providing medical assistance to individuals served within the outpatient psychiatric, mental health and substance abuse treatment program.
• Requires interviewing clients and/or significant others to acquire medical history and health assessment, providing appropriate care either through intervention or referral.
• Assists psychiatrist in psychiatric evaluations and medication management appointments.
• Manages medical records for clients who receive medication only services.
• Required to provide client assessments to determine the most appropriate action for intervention, which may range from referral to the program physician to providing treatment, within the limits of her/his certifications, via standing order.
• Dispenses prescribed medication as directed by program physician and provides educational information to clients and families.
• Assists clients in applying for and navigating patient assistance programs.
• Manages medication samples and schedules pharmaceutical representative’s presentations.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school, with at least an Associates Degree in Applied Science, and/or Medical Assistant Certification, with two years of progressive experience working with the substance abuse and/or mental health clients and their human services needs;

OR

• An equivalent combination education and experience.

Salary: Hourly rate, commensurate with experience. Benefits available include health/dental, life insurance, LTD insurance, paid time off programs, 401K retirement savings plan

NOTICE: All Employees hired after September 20, 2021, must either provide proof of COVID vaccination prior to hire or become fully vaccinated before their first date of employment. Prospective employees who must be considered for a medical or religious exemption shall provide documentation for this request.