Certified Medical Assistant
Wilmington Treatment Center
- Location
- Onsite (Wilmington, NC)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Wilmington Treatment Center is a public mental health care organization specializing in addiction recovery and co-occurring disorders. The Certified Medical Assistant role supports nursing staff in providing patient care within a substance abuse treatment facility.
Skills
Full job details
Overview
Qualifications:
- Current Medical Assistant certification
- Knowledge/experience working with chemically dependent patients preferred.
- CPR/CPI (provided by facility)
- Must be 18 years of age based on company policy
- Knowledge of 12-Step program preferred
Ability to work with male and female, adult (18-over) substance abuse/dually diagnosed population
Responsibilities
Assist the medical staff, nursing staff and pt’s., Maintain a safe environment for the pt’s, maintain a clean and healthy environment in the nursing station, able to identify a crisis and inform the appropriate dept., be responsible for maintaining an environment of stability and order while pt’s are in the med. line, assist nursing with vital signs, blood sugars and proper documentation in the chart of the vital signs
Qualifications
Your Skills and Qualifications as a Certified Medical Assistant:
- Medical Assistant training from an accredited program
- Prefer experience in a clinic or outpatient setting.
- Previous experience with behavioral health or addiction recovery field preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Medical Assistant certification
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