Provides a variety of general medical care assistance with patients and administrative support for the Medical Staff while working collaboratively within the department; performs directly related work as required.

Primarily this position will require the CMA to work day shift Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and potential for rotating holidays.  

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.  

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Daily Duties (Not Inclusive, Illustrative Only):

• Greet patients using excellent customer service skills
• Answer telephones with enthusiasm and confidence
• Prepares patients for their health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.
• Maintaining patient areas so they are neat and presentable.
• Problem solve unit and patient needs/problems with peers and or program administrator.
• Schedule patient medical/psych/MAT appointments.
• Make follow up calls post induction of medications.
• Arrange Patient transfer to a higher level of care.
• Counting medication (pills) brought in by patient to assess conformity to sig. and document.
• Assist medical staff, nursing staff and counseling staff in a variety of patient-centered tasks.

Minimum Education/Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Health Science and/or certification in Medical Assistant
• One year of experience in patient care within a healthcare environment or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Must have successfully completed the requirements to obtain a certification in Medical Assistant by an accredited institution. 
• Knowledge of assisting nurses, doctors and counselors based on the principles of the certification of a Medical Assistant.
• Thorough knowledge of substance use and behavioral health disorders.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and pertaining to long-term care.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and nontechnical language.
• Skilled in operating general medical devices and interpreting subsequent readings. 
• Skilled in operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Certification to process HIV and HCV Testing within a year of employment preferred.
• A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position