Certified Medical Assist

Job Details: Job Location: Avery Center

• Newland, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Company Mission/ statement: Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Spending Account Company-Paid Life Insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Employee Assistant Program Referral Bonus Opportunities Extensive Internal Training Program Pay Scale: $17.50/hr-$18.00/hr. Summary: Assists physician and patients as needed which includes but not limited to measuring vital signs, maintaining client records, performing lab tests, administering medications, etc..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Verifies patient information by interviewing patients; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; administering medications Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering medications; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; administering injections.

Educates patients by providing medication and home care instructions; answering questions. Completes medical records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

Maintains patient confidence and protects medical office operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Minimum of High School Degree and obtained certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). One year related experience and/or training preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Qualifications: