Medical Assistant- Private School - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Pay:

• Starting at $16.95 per hour
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay capping out at $19.32 per hour
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards:

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to the Lippincott Nursing Center website, which provides a wide range of educational resources to earn state licensing required CEUs, paid for by Devereux
• Interested in advancing your career?  Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.  This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here

Devereux CT Programs:

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Interested in joining a shelter program for unaccompanied children in Connecticut?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

The Glenhome School & Transition Program

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Medical Assistant will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Schedule

• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 4pm-9pm

Primary Responsibilities Include:

We are seeking a  Medical Assistant who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

• Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with procedures.
• Count and manage medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Place doctor’s orders and manage communications with healthcare providers.
• Work independently to manage clinical and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Perform triage to assess the urgency of patient needs and provide appropriate care or referrals.
• Update and maintain electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR) accurately and promptly.
• Request and obtain consent from parents for any medication changes or updates.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Complete paid DCF medication certification within 3 months of hire.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or nurse.

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• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or LPN certification preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

Certification Requirements:

• Must complete DCF medication within 3 months of hire (paid by Devereux)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to perform clinical tasks.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.