Medical Assistant-ASU Providence

Community Care Alliance
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
Nov 13, 2024
Medical Assistant- ASU Providence (20 hours) Schedule: Mon-Fri (Days) Location: Providence, RI Community Care Alliance is seeking a Part-time, 20-hour Medical Assistant (MA) for the Acute Stabilization (ASU). The ASU is an innovative, trauma-informed, 16-bed inpatient behavioral health crisis unit. MA Roles/responsibilities will include: Obtaining client vital signs. Ensuring adequate stock and supply of medications and medical equipment, in partnership with the unit's administrative coordinator and nursing team . Creating, implementing, and monitoring organizational systems for the nursing team . Managing referral processes to include: maintaining a referral spreadsheet, coordinating client transfer with referral sources, and overseeing admission processes with the behavioral health worker team . Obtaining prior authorization on medications . Collaborating with the case manager to ensure clients secure medical discharge appointments . Ensuring the client "bed boards" and censuses are accurate and updated . Other administrative, secretarial, and client care duties as assigned . Requirements: MA certification or CNA Minimum one year experience in behavioral health Clerical/administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to handle crisis situations and interface with clients and colleagues in a calm, trauma-informed, and responsible manner About the organization: Community Care Alliance provides an array of services that promote wellness within the community. Our goal is to help individuals become healthier, self-reliant and better informed to meet their unique economic, social and emotional challenges. Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability. Military friendly employer!