Medical Assistant

Title: The Medical Assistant for Primary Care
Location: New Providence Shelter
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: $42,000
Position Overview:
The Medical Assistant reports to the Director of Nursing Operations works to support the provider during patient care in clinics and on the mobile medical vans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure all substance use program nurses fulfill requirements of competency checklist at appropriate intervals.
• Performs monthly site visits to all OASAS-licensed clinics to meet with on-site nurses and ensure the substance use clinics are in compliance with required regulatory and Healthcare Department's policies and procedures
• In conjunction with DN, maintains documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures and knowledgeable of policies and procedures affecting the organization and assists in interpreting or implementing them as necessary.
• Works closely with other Assistant Director of Nursing, DN, Medical Directors, CMO and the Director of Healthcare Planning and Operations to develop and improve systems for healthcare within Project Renewal.
• Conduct monthly clinic environment checks to assess compliance and inventory of equipment and medications
• Ensures maintenance of standards of tracking across Substance use nursing sites (i.e. log books, consistency with regulatory requirements) and creates tracking systems where and when needed
• Ensures facility maintenance and cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and OASAS standards.
• In conjunction with DN, provides medication teaching as needed to RNs, LPNs and facility Staff.
• In conjunction with DN, provides ongoing health education and support to Nursing staff.
• In conjunction with DN, supports the management of nursing staff schedules, ensuring that all nurses meet their work scheduled hours; plans for nursing vacancies, vacations, FMLA, sick time and any other Nursing coverage needed.
• In conjunction with DN, supports the hiring and onboarding process to fill vacant nursing positions for the substance use clinics.
• Supports and ensures cross-training of nurses across the primary care, psychiatry and substance use services within the Healthcare Department, provides coverage if needed.
• Keeps Healthcare Department leadership informed of all issues and developments and provides a thorough, comprehensive and concise report of the activities, as needed.

Qualifications:
New York State licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)
Experience
Working with homeless individuals preferred.
Preferred skills:
Communication: Must have excellent oral and listening skills.
Interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer skills: Must have knowledge Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular
• Min Hiring Rate $42,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $42,000.00

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