Medical Assistant Certified/Registered

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. 

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Certification, and Experience

–  High school diploma or equivalent.

–  EMT or Medical Assistant Certification, i.e., AAMA/CCBMA Certification.

–  First Aid certified within 30 days of employment.

–  CPR certified within 30 days of employment.

–  Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.

 

Desired:

–  Two years of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting.

–  Course work in related subjects, i.e., co-occurring disorders, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, HIV, HCV, Harm Reduction, etc.

–  Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Competencies:

Trauma-Informed Care: Proficiency in delivering services using Trauma-Informed and Harm Reduction approaches.

Medication Management: Expertise in managing client medications, including controlled substances, ensuring secure storage, accurate inventory, and proper documentation.

Collaboration: Ability to work closely with Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT), Withdrawal Management, and other Health & Wellness teams to implement treatment plans effectively.

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of policies and procedures related to medication storage, administration, and destruction, ensuring adherence to all standards.

Documentation Skills: Strong ability to maintain and audit medication logs, treatment forms, and medical records in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Client Advocacy: Capacity to act as a liaison between clients, staff, and providers, ensuring clear communication and advocacy for client needs.

Administrative Proficiency: Skill in managing administrative responsibilities, including creating reports and ensuring accurate documentation for audits.

Detail Orientation: Precision in handling medication records, inventories, and documentation to avoid errors.

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.