Summary:
An essential role in the delivery of residential treatment services. Direct care position with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment.

Shift:

7:00pm - 7:00am, rotating weekends, varying days

Pay: 

$15/hr before shift differentials 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Completes client observations during the MAT hours of operation. Maintains therapeutic relationships with all clients and effectively communicates changes in client status or milieu to appropriate member of the treatment team. Obtains vital signs, capillary blood sugars and urine specimens as directed. Reports any significant changes in medical condition; vital signs, blood sugar results, etc. to leadership. When necessary, encourages clients to actively engage in treatment and to routinely care for their ADL’s and to maintain an orderly, clean physical environment. Conduct all functions of the toxicology screening process including entering data into the lab system, collecting observed urine specimens, preparing specimens for transport to the lab, printing and reviewing. toxicology reports, communicating results to the assigned treatment team. Observe and document the process of the dispensing of medication by the pharmacy vendor technician. Verifying that all documentation for admission is obtained from the assessment team is available on the admission day, including records from inpatient or other providers. Maintain unit supply inventory by checking stock, anticipate needed supplies, placing orders with the Administrative Assistant, verifying receipts of all orders. Assist in answering client medical concerns and escalate accordingly. Conduct follow-up calls for clients who have missed appointments for their medication assisted treatment. Collect and log client payments. Discuss and distribute client educational materials. Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours. Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

Education, Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, required. Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting, preferred. Active certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants in lieu of high school diploma/GED. Experience as a Medical Assistant by employment or successful internship, preferred. Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Total Rewards:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Programs Referral Bonus opportunities And More!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.