Overview
Title: The Medical Assistant for Primary Care
Location: Fort Washington Shelter, Manhattan
Position Overview:
The Medical Assistant reports to the Director of Nursing Operations works to support the provider during patient care in clinics and on the mobile medical vans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all substance use program nurses fulfill requirements of competency checklist at appropriate intervals.
- Performs monthly site visits to all OASAS-licensed clinics to meet with on-site nurses and ensure the substance use clinics are in compliance with required regulatory and Healthcare Department’s policies and procedures
- In conjunction with DN, maintains documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures and knowledgeable of policies and procedures affecting the organization and assists in interpreting or implementing them as necessary.
- Works closely with other Assistant Director of Nursing, DN, Medical Directors, CMO and the Director of Healthcare Planning and Operations to develop and improve systems for healthcare within Project Renewal.
- Conduct monthly clinic environment checks to assess compliance and inventory of equipment and medications
- Ensures maintenance of standards of tracking across Substance use nursing sites (i.e. log books, consistency with regulatory requirements) and creates tracking systems where and when needed
- Ensures facility maintenance and cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and OASAS standards.
- In conjunction with DN, provides medication teaching as needed to RNs, LPNs and facility Staff.
- In conjunction with DN, provides ongoing health education and support to Nursing staff.
- In conjunction with DN, supports the management of nursing staff schedules, ensuring that all nurses meet their work scheduled hours; plans for nursing vacancies, vacations, FMLA, sick time and any other Nursing coverage needed.
- In conjunction with DN, supports the hiring and onboarding process to fill vacant nursing positions for the substance use clinics.
- Supports and ensures cross-training of nurses across the primary care, psychiatry and substance use services within the Healthcare Department, provides coverage if needed.
- Keeps Healthcare Department leadership informed of all issues and developments and provides a thorough, comprehensive and concise report of the activities, as needed.
Education Credentials/Requirements:
New York State licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)
Experience
Working with homeless individuals preferred.
Preferred skills:
Communication: Must have excellent oral and listening skills.
Interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer skills: Must have knowledge Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
To Apply, Please go to Medical Assistant – Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)