Medical Assistant

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Medical Assistant

HealthRIGHT 360 is hiring full-time Medical Assistants at North County Serenity House in Escondido, CA. North County Serenity House, a program of HealthRIGHT 360, offers substance use disorder services with a focus on women. Our gender-responsive, trauma-informed environment integrates evidence-based practices to address both substance use and mental health conditions. Our residential facility accommodates up to 120 women, including space for children under 5 years old.

The Medical Assistant is a licensed or certified professional with training in medical assistance or substance use disorder. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, they ensure optimal client treatment aligned with HealthRIGHT 360's philosophy. The Medical Assistant oversees participants and children in detox or behavioral health units, providing supervision during medication distribution, withdrawal management, and free time. They prioritize customer service, leading crisis intervention and participant stabilization with self-awareness and composure.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

• Sunday thru Thursday 11 pm -7:30 am
• Tuesday thru Saturday 11 pm -7:30 am
• Sunday thru Thursday 3 pm - 11:30 pm
• Tuesday thru Saturday 3 pm - 11:30 pm

HEALTHRIGHT 360 OFFERS:

• Compensation range of $21-$25/hour, based on experience level and certification/registration
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 15 paid holidays, floating holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do
• Evening and overnight shift schedules available

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, OR Substance Abuse Counselor from an approved/accredited California agency
• Minimum 2 years of experience in human services, with expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery OR experience in nursing home or mental health facility
  
• Experience in acute substance withdrawal management preferred
• Proficiency in trauma-informed care preferred
• Successful track record in addressing substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and related barriers to self-sufficiency preferred
• Department of Justice background clearance will be required if hired
• No parole or probation within the past two years
• Understanding of substance abuse, mental health, and criminal background issues preferred
• Cultural competence in working with diverse populations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and internet tools

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Direct services to participants
• Documentation in compliance with policy and procedures
• Administrative tasks such as responding to phone inquiries, signing off on medications, reading and updating log changes, maintaining supplies for drug testing and more
• Training, Supervision, and Quality Improvement by maintaining full compliance with Substance Use Counselor, participating in meetings, completing assigned trainings, completing random and scheduled room searches and drug testing of program participants
• Other tasks as assigned

ABOUT HEALTHRIGHT 360:

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need. We do this by providing compassionate, integrated care that includes primary medical, mental health, substance use disorder treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

 HealthRIGHT 360

 05/06/2024

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