Job Description

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

SCHEDULE: FULL TIME

LOCATION: WILMINGTON, NC-NEW HANOVER COUNTY

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from an accredited school, with at least an Associates Degree in Applied Science, and/or Medical Assistant Certification; special consideration given to those with experience working with substance abuse and/or mental health patients and their human services needs;

JOB POSTING:

Provide professional assistance working with the psychiatric, substance use, and integrated care needs of those individuals who are seeking medication management services at Coastal Horizons. Medical Assistant will support and collaborate with psychiatric treatment providers including but not limited to MD’s, PA’s, PMHNP’s and other outpatient treatment professionals.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Responsible for providing medical assistance to individuals served within the outpatient treatment setting.
• Requires interviewing patients and/or significant others to acquire medical history, psychiatric history and health assessment, providing appropriate care either through intervention or referral.
• Manages medical records for patients who receive services.
• Required to provide patient 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.
• Assists patients in applying for and navigating patient assistance programs.
• Manages medication samples and schedules pharmaceutical representative’s presentations.
• Provide education patients concerning psychotropic medications and other health issues as directed by psychiatric provider.
• Ensures standards of quality delivery of medical services and infection control.
• Assists with patient flow and monitors activity in and around the agency facility.
• Coordinates medical care, referrals and patient appointments.
• Monitors patient medications, including any prescription or over the counter medications and methadone take-home medications.
• May be exposed to human body fluids and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Ability to appropriately and assertively interact with and monitor patient behavior.
• Ability to accept direction from supervisor(s) and apply to job responsibilities.
• Ability to adhere to a given work schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain professional boundaries and to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Strong organization skills; ability to develop, organize and maintain schedules.
• Knowledge and comfort in working with patient population.
• Able to work with basic computer skills.
• Ability to network and coordinate efforts between treatment, medical, and other support systems for the patients.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently of constantly to lift objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading and determine the accuracy of work assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.