Medical Assistant/Medication Technician Position- West Phoenix- Residential Treatment Ctr- 51st Ave

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity atTerros Healthfor a Medication Technician (Medical Assistant).

Terros Healthis a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provideextraordinary carebyempowered people, achievingexceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we areInspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotesIntegrity,Compassion, andEmpowerment, we encourage you to apply!

Terros Health: Extraordinary Care. Empowered People. Exceptional Outcomes.

Medication Technician (Medical Assistant) Position in west Phoenix, AZ

Full-Time: 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Located Near 51st Ave/ Camelback

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks) Plus 1 Floating Holiday

Residential Treatment Center (male)

Primary Care Experience is a Plus

NextGen Experience is a Plus

Must be 21 years of age

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION ($17-$21 / hour, depending on years of Medical Assistant experience)

Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish,Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL

$1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually)

Starting Bonus: $2,000*

*New Hires Only

The Medication Technician:

• Performs duties in support of therapeutic services to an adult population composed of persons with substance-use disorders, SMI, dual-diagnoses and/or referred persons.
• Assists with medication practices that are focused on increasing the behavioral health recipient's medication independence, quality outcomes and are in compliance with licensure requirements;
• Assists behavioral health recipients in the self-administration of medications in accordance with policy and procedures
• Prepares documentation regarding behavioral health recipients in accordance with regulatory requirements and policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, the documentation of behavioral health recipient self-administration of medication on MAR, electronic medical record or other specified forms
• Educates behavioral health recipients regarding the identification of medications, common benefits, side effects and adverse reactions or other related topics. Notifies appropriate parties of medication/physical health related concerns
• Reviews medication orders, transcribes and updates orders on MAR, coordinates with behavioral health recipient, prescriber clinics, PCP (Primary Care Physician) offices and pharmacies to maintain current accurate medication records and resolve discrepancies that may arise.
• Performs physical count of all schedule IL Ill and IV medications and maintains accurate and complete controlled drug records. Reports any discrepancies in controlled drug records to supervisor
• Assist behavioral health recipients with ordering, re-ordering, maintaining and storing supply of medications and/or medical supplies as required. Completes medication check-in and disposal records. Maintains cleanliness of medication work areas and disposes of hazardous material in appropriate containers
• Performs audits, inspections or other quality improvement activities related to medication selfadministration, problem identification and corrective actions
• Completes medication event notifications and Incident Reports if required, and submits to appropriate parties within required timelines
• Performs office tasks such as work orders, event notifications, Incident Reports, copying, faxing, logging mail and answering phones; receives and verifies logs, keys and cash
• Participates in clinical staff meetings, trainings and other activities as required

Offering a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Full Benefits Package including, but not limited to:

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  Medical Insurance - PPO and HDHP

  
  
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  Spending Accounts (HSA, FSA, LPFSA, DCFSA)

  
  
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  Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity

  
  
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  Dental & Orthodontia and Vision

  
  
• Voluntary Life/ AD&D and Short and Long TermDisability Insurance
• Identity Theft, Prepaid Legal
• Pet Insurance
• PTO: 4 Weeks + Holidays (PTO Accrued from 1st Day of Employment)
  
  
  
  • 1 Floating Holiday
  
  
  
  
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• GCU Tuition Discount for Employees and Dependents

If interested, please apply on-lineatwww.terroshealth.org.

Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant diploma from accredited medical assisting program OR specialized training/education in a medical related field.
• A High School Diploma/GED.
• Some assignments require an Arizona DPS Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health's driving policy.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Background Check
• Must Pass a Drug Screen and TB Test