Certified Medical Assistant @ Arise Treatment Center
Full-Time Position | Reports To Executive Director | Schedule: M–F 8AM–5PM
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Active Medical Assistant Certification (e.g., CMA via AAMA, RMA via AMT, CCMA via NHA)
- Active CPR/BLS and First Aid certification
- Experience in behavioral health or residential treatment preferred
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Drug test at Hancock Gateway Lab
- Criminal background check must clear before first day
- OIG LEIE screening
- TB skin test or proof within past year
- Immunizations
Job Responsibilities (derived from ARISE policies):
- Administer medications as directed by the prescribing provider within the CMA scope of practice, utilizing the five rights
- Conduct medical monitoring, routine screenings, and vital signs documentation
- Perform phlebotomy (blood draws) and collect non-blood specimens for laboratory testing as ordered by the provider
- Assist licensed nursing staff or providers with medication storage and inventory protocols
- Screen persons served for communicable disease risk via intake questionnaires at admission
- Monitor and observe persons served for respiratory and GI illness symptoms daily, reporting findings to the provider/RN
- Provide first response to medical emergencies; administer CPR/AED/naloxone
- Assist and coordinate with EMS on arrival during medical emergencies
- Administer and document CIWA/COWS screening tools for withdrawal management under provider guidance
- Conduct biweekly medication storage inspection
- Report medication errors as critical incidents immediately
- Perform basic wound care and dressing changes with infection prevention technique under provider direction, observing and reporting any changes to licensed medical staff
- Communicate with the Medical Director or licensed nursing staff for medical decisions during emergencies
- Maintain on-call availability as scheduled within 30 minutes when not on-site
- Maintain active Medical Assistant certification and complete required CEUs per certifying body guidelines
General Standards (All Positions):
- Exemplify ARISE Core Values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collaboration)
- Follow the Code of Conduct
- Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Maintain a safe environment for recovery
- Participate in emergency drills and follow emergency procedures
- Report critical incidents
- Complete orientation within 5 business days and all required annual training
- Self-disclose arrests, charges, or convictions within 48 hours
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
