Medical Assistant

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides essential clinical and administrative support to nursing staff and leadership within a substance use treatment setting. This role helps ensure efficient daily operations, high-quality patient care, and a safe, organized clinical environment. The MA works collaboratively with nurses, providers, and leadership to support patient needs across the units.

• Clinical Support
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab specimens as ordered for patients
• Obtain and document vital signs for patients on all CSS units
• Conduct urine specimen collection, dip testing, and accurate documentation
• Triage patient needs and communicates appropriately to nursing staff
• Provide floor coverage during nursing breaks, ensuring continuity of care
• Support nurses with day-to-day clinical tasks and patient care needs

• Medication & Pharmacy Coordination
• Communicate with pharmacies to obtain updates on patient medications
• Compile and maintain accurate lists of medications requiring reordering
• Notify nursing staff of urgent medication-related needs or discrepancies

Unit

• Support & Maintenance
• Restock clinical supplies and ensure adequate inventory on the unit
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and clinical areas
• Assist in creating a safe, efficient, and well-functioning care environment

• Administrative & Leadership Support (Approximately 2 hours daily)-
• Communicate supply needs and inventory concerns to nursing leadership
• Assist with staffing coordination, including contacting nurses for coverage
• Support administrative tasks such as printing, laminating, and organizing materials
• Complete delegated chart audits and follow up with staff as directed
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by nursing leadership

Qualifications

• CCMA certification required
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking and time management skills