Medical Assistant (MA) - Center Point - DAAC
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
About the Job
Medical Assistant for Medication Assisted Detox
*This position will start after June 1st.*
Hours:
We are a 24-hour Recovery Center, and we offer three shift options to accommodate your schedule:
*This position will start after June 1st.*
Hours:
We are a 24-hour Recovery Center, and we offer three shift options to accommodate your schedule:
- Day Shift (1st Shift): 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
- Evening Shift (2nd Shift): 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
- Overnight Shift (3rd Shift): 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM.
Please note that you will be assigned to one of these shifts, and flexibility to work varying shifts is required.
Location: On-site 790 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Pay rate: $25 to 30/hr. (varies according to candidate's experience)
Center Point - DAAC (formerly Drug Abuse Alternatives Center)Welcome to Center Point DAAC, a leading organization in Sonoma County, California, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems. For over 50 years, we have been committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards recovery and helping them build healthier, fulfilling lives. Center Point DAAC’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point DAAC offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.
Job Overview
The Withdrawal Management Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team who prioritizes client safety. The medical assistant will provide detox- focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. They are responsible to provide safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
The Medical Assistant will:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patients' medical and personal information.
- Respond to emergencies and initiate action as required.
- Observation, documentation, and record keeping of client’s health status.
- Be familiar with common detox assessments, CIWA and COWS preferred.
- Skilled in time management and crisis intervention.
- Follows HIPAA standards/laws in all aspects of their duties.
- Observes client self-administer medications as prescribed.
- Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned.
- Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.
- Notifies the Medical Director and Supervisor of any changes in behavior and/or condition.
- Able to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities.
- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.
- Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability are required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibility.
- Proficient knowledge of chemical dependency and psychological disorders preferred.
- Knowledge of detoxification protocol and related care including symptoms and medications preferred.
- Cultural humility and responsiveness demonstrated as an ability to work with a diverse population.
- Other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant Certification, i.e., AAMA/CCBMA Certification.
- High School Diploma, or equivalent.
- CPR Certified.
- One year of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting (preferred).
About Center Point - DAAC:
Center Point - DAAC (formerly Drug Abuse Alternatives Center)Welcome to Center Point DAAC, a leading organization in Sonoma County, California, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems. For over 50 years, we have been committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards recovery and helping them build healthier, fulfilling lives.Our MissionCenter Point DAAC’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point DAAC offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.
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