Medical Assistant

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and an intermediary agent, managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with daily activities related to the health needs and well-being of the participants of Pathways to Recovery:
Work with Admissions Manager to ensure all paperwork and UDS intake is completed within 24 hours of admission.
Triage residents presenting health-related complaints.
Take routine vital signs.
Ensure all staff are trained in CPR/First Aid.
Complete nursing assessment for all new admissions.
Maintain NP schedule.
Ensure all consumers receive their meds.
Ensure all residents obtain a PE.
Refer to PCP for all outstanding medical needs.
Ensure prescriptions are up to date for MATs.
Maintain consumer medical file.
Obtain VS as needed for MATs.
Provide health education classes for consumers.
Ensure consumers are provided with education on STDs ( Hepatitis, HIV) and all communicable diseases.
Ensure medical file is audit-ready at all times.
Follow up with consumers on medication compliance.
Assist with transport as needed.
Assist NP with inductions.
Assist with ordering and management of prescription medications and coordination with pharmacy.
Assist with clerical responsibilities including answering phones and logging in mail.
Provide coverage to AA as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• At least 2-3 years in a community or residential setting.
• Pediatric experience considered a plus.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse populations.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant school and having passed the State certification examination.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.