Psychiatric Medical Assistant

Description

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Residential Psych Medical Assistant to join our team!

Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts. 

Location: Salt Lake City

Compensation: $22.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Full-Time Benefits:

• $9k per year tuition eligible
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year  
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days! 
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service! 
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes are available for your work commute

Position Responsibilities:

• Interview program participants to obtain medical information, including psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects, and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show program participants to the examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record program participants’ medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records. 
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. 
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to program participants.
• Administer medications, including IM and SQ injections
• Track and process prescription refills, provide prescription information to pharmacies, and manage medication inventory. 
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Manage medical providers’ schedules, including tracking appointment frequency and scheduling with program participants. 
• Greet and process program participants as they arrive at the office.
• Inventory and order medical, lab, and office supplies and equipment. 
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Coordinate with program participants’ outside providers, including medical and psychiatric providers. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  Candidate Qualities:

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.
• Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Licensure / Education / Prior Experience / Skills Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant (or experienced Medical Assistant)
• Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check
• First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
• Must comply with annual TB tests and Flu immunization (and others as required).
• Must meet employment eligibility
• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times. Able to passively restrain residents without likely injury to self due to existing medical condition.  

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.