Medical Support Assistant
Company: Prairie Band, LLC
Location: Winnebago
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Medical Support Assistant: (3 full time, day
schedule, needed) Apply by April, 30, 2024 to be considered! acts
as receptionist for the office, receiving visitors and referring
them through proper channels to obtain information that may be
outside of the GPARDDU. provides new patients intake materials,
enters au new patient information into electronic medical systems
including updating information for subsequent appointments. answers
phone calls for the GPARDDU program and for clinicians if they are
with patients and/or away from the office. maintains copies of all
necessary forms, handouts aid questionnaires used by GPARDDU
administration, regulation interagency forms, and resource files
and information suitable or client use. independently deals with
patients in situations requiring warmth, skill in human relations
and communications which will enable the provider to establish
mutual trust to assure the most successful course of treatment.
assists patients and their families to utilize available community,
state, and federal resources toward the improvement of their
bio-psychosocial and spiritual wellbeing which requires clear
understanding of policies and resources of Indian Health Service
and other resources. will provide written monthly reports and
occasional oral reports with regards to activities and
accomplishments. In addition, appropriate case documentation will
be done after each client contact. responds to unusual or emergency
situations according to established protocol. Coordinates,
observes, documents, and reports patient activities, particularly
unusual or significant patient behaviors. Provides written and/or
oral reports to staff during shift changes. Participates in patient
case management sessions. Ensures that patient activities and
documentation of activities are in full compliance with Rules and
Regulations governing Client Confidentiality (42 CFR). this
position is responsibility for providing shift coverage as shift
rotation is required. Maintains accountability of all patients by
monitoring and controlling their movements throughout the Drug
Dependency Unit and the hospital. Coordinates recreational therapy
for DOU patients. Transports clients to AA meetings and to other
events outside the hospital. Ensures client information is kept in
strict confidentiality. receives visitors and incoming call for
supervisor and staff, ascertains nature of business and determines
appropriate course of action. Refers complicated, substantive
matters to the supervisor or appropriate staff member, when
necessary, of the above duties. is responsible for managing
supplies and equipment and for promoting teamwork with other staff
members under the direction of the director. maintains patient
record confidentiality, safeguarding medical information as
required. prepares requisitions for supplies needed. attends
in-service and staff meetings as scheduled. performs other related
duties as assigned. Ability to collect, organize, record, and
communicate, in a meaningful way, data relevant to behavioral
health and medical assessments. Ability to identify medical
conditions that warrant medical treatment and when notify the nurse
and complete a transfer of a patient to higher level of care
hospital facility for indicated medical care. Ability to assess the
physical-psychosocial health status of patients and family based
upon the knowledge of growth and development patterns and health
conditions that require medical management. Knowledge of
pharmaceuticals in order to recognize the desired effects, side
effects and complications of their use. Knowledge of human behavior
during stressful situations in order to exercise emotional control,
tact, patience, and reliability in providing urgent patient care.
Ability to provide individual and family counseling, guidance, and
health instruction to help patients to understand how to prevent
disease and maintain good physical and mental
health.PM21Requirements:
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Keywords: Prairie Band, LLC, Sioux City , Medical Support Assistant, Healthcare , Winnebago, Iowa
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