Medical Assistant

Provide Health Services Unit (HSU) with full clerical and receptionist services, transcribe physician orders, and oversee patient medical chart system; act as a liaison between HSU and other departments to facilitate scheduling of patient healthcare services; provide patient care and treatments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director or other MD and administrative supervision of Manager of Health Services or designee.

• Transcribe Physician orders including medication and/or lab orders accurately and timely while maintaining confidentiality with all patient documentation.
• Coordinate patient healthcare activities/appointments, acting as liaison between HSU and recovery units, off-campus programs and outside healthcare providers.

• Provide clerical and other support to Health Services unit staff.

• Perform and monitor Vital Signs competently to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provide assistance to patients/customers as directed by the Registered Nurse to result in timely delivery of services.
• Continually seek and maintain knowledge necessary to facilitate optimal patient care and comfort.

Required Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Training Program and/or minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience
• Must be age 18 or older
• Minimum 2 years freedom from chemical use problems
• Current BLS certification
  • Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree
• Current first aide certification
• Current nursing assistant certification

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization.  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue.  This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment.  All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees.  Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.