Medical Assistant - Roseville, United States - California Recovery Center

Description

California Recovery Center provides clinical excellence in the treatment of Substance Use Disorder in an environment that empowers the people we serve to be independent and active planners in their pathway to recovery.

This is a different model than traditional SUD programs - if you want to work on the cutting edge and be part of something different then California Recovery Center might be the place for you.

The Medical Assistants provide supervision and assistance to the clients of the facility in conjunction with the criteria of the program's missions and goals designed by the Clinical Team.

• Ensure that policies, procedures, schedules and regulations relative to the ongoing operation of the residential recovery center are followed
• Under supervision of detox manager, monitor logs and report detoxification symptoms and/or any observed significant changes
• Monitor and record vital signs and withdrawal symptoms following established detoxification protocol
• Observe and log the client detoxification medications(s) according to established procedure
• Review all detox logs and Physician instructions for quality assurance
• File documents in client charts
• The security of our residents, staff and facility is of utmost importance. All Medical Assistants are required to do brief walkthroughs of every part of the facility to help maintain a solid presence of staff awareness of resident behavior
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all locations throughout the facility. Do cleaning duties such as cleaning windows and window sills; Dusting around the house and watering plants; Checking bathroom and restocking toilet paper and paper towels
• Check perimeter of house and drive way: Pick up trash and straighten up.
• Check vehicle gas levels and cleanliness. Take vehicle to car wash if necessary
• Responsible for monitoring use of all hazardous materials used in the facility. Responsible for distribution, inventory control and maintenance of stringent security controls of all hazardous materials used by the program
• Oversee and inspect resident housekeeping duties and resident cleaning detail. Enforce cleanliness standards by requesting residents to redo work when necessary, report noncompliance to Supervisor by submitting a written incident report
• Occasionally assist with meal duties related to shift, including: Awaken residents for breakfast; Assist with meal delivery or clean up; Store and label leftovers properly and in compliance with standard health requirements; Clean up after the evening meal and inspect the kitchen area for cleanliness
• Oversee residents' recreational activities, transport residents to clinic appointments and other functions as requested by supervisor
• Maintain detailed notes of all incidents occurring during the assigned shift and submit to Supervisor by the end of the same shift
• Attend and participate in inservice training and other training as directed by the Supervisor
• Must maintain current, required certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers, TB Test
• Willingness to represent the treatment facility in contacts with other agencies, the community, professional organizations and client referral sources

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be certified by at least one of the following certifying bodies: AAMA, AMT, NCCT or NHA
• Licensed Vocational Nurses may also apply
• Experience performing duties that involved shift work;
• Previous experience and training working with recovering substance abusers strongly preferred
• Must have demonstrated ability and prior experience working with minimum supervision and high levels of responsibility in highly stressful situations
• Must be available to work weekends, nights, midnight shifts, irregular shifts and holidays
• Because intensive interaction with substances abusers in the early stages of their recovery can trigger relapses and emotional setbacks, recovering substance abusers must have at least two years of continuous sobriety and be actively participating in therapy. Must abide by the Alcohol & Drug Free policy
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to work well with residents, associates and the public; work references will be required
• Valid California driver's license, provide evidence of vehicle insurance, and be insurable under the company's insurance policy
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification, Health Screen Results, negative TB test results; Proof of COVID vaccination, including booster shot

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed