Patient Care Assistant
Company: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Certified Medical AssistantDepartment: Adult
ResidentialShift (s) Available: NOCIntro and job overview: Join our
KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career
growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student loans,
and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon.Join
an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff
psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin
Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. The National
Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to
licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral
health providers who are employed by accredited sites.WHAT IS GREAT
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYVision: Sharing the power of mental
wellbeingMission: Providing compassionate care throughout our
community Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking,
kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing.Welcoming community and
a great place to raise a family.Youth Development Specialist Pay
Range:Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the
role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your
education and experience as required by the role, as well as
internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team
members join at the minimum to mid salary range.Salary: $18.60 -
$22.75 DOE ($2/hr. NOC shift differential included)Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement ProgramOverview:As a Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) in the Psychiatry Department at Klamath Basin
Behavioral Health (KBBH), you will play a key role in supporting
psychiatric providers and clinical staff. Your performance will
directly impact client care, medication management, and the overall
efficiency of the psychiatric clinic. This role involves client
care, lab work, accurate record-keeping, and contributing to
comprehensive treatment plans.Performance Expectations:
- Client Care & Medication Administration: Youll be responsible
for administering medications, obtaining vital signs, and
performing injections (Deltoid, Gluteal, Intradermal,
Subcutaneous). Accuracy and timeliness in these tasks are critical
to ensure patient well-being.
- Documentation & Confidentiality: Document client information,
concerns, and symptoms in the KBBH electronic health record (EHR)
system with 100% accuracy. Maintain client confidentiality in all
interactions.
- Medication Management: Monitor client reactions to medications,
report side effects, and ensure medication inventory is secure and
accurately recorded.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with psychiatric
providers, nursing staff, primary care providers, and other
healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive client care.
Communicate effectively with clients and families, providing
education and addressing concerns.
- Emergency Response: Act promptly in medical emergencies, such
as allergic reactions or overdoses, and seek immediate medical
assistance when needed.Key Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and perform basic nursing duties under
physician and RN guidance.
- Ensure client rooms and medication areas are clean and
well-stocked.
- Provide follow-up and discharge planning, including medication
education.
- Track and report on lab results, medication orders, and client
health status.
- Communicate with healthcare providers and manage medication
changes.Qualifications:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide high-quality
care in stressful situations.Join our team and help make a
difference in mental health care!Compensation details: 16.6-20.75
Yearly SalaryPI9dbf496bfb28-31181-35835515
Keywords: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Medford , Patient Care Assistant, Other , Klamath Falls, Oregon
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