Medical Assistant

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Medical Assistant plays a key support role on the nursing and clinical team at Second Chances Recovery Center. This position assists with direct client care, vital signs monitoring documentation, and maintaining clinical spaces under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The Medical Assistant ensures that clients are supported in a safe, clean, and organized environment and contributes to delivering compassionate, efficient care. This role requires a detail-oriented and team-focused individual who can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality in a behavioral health setting. This shift is from 3P - 11P

Key Responsibilities:

• Take and record client vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygensaturation)
• Assist licensed nurses with daily routines and client care tasks
• Prepare clients for medical visits or provider assessments
• Accurately enter non-clinical documentation and vitals into the EMR system
• Monitor and report changes in client condition or behavior to nursing staff
• Escort clients to on-site medical appointments and support client flow
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms, nursing stations, and supply areas
• Assist with urine drug screens and collection of basic non-invasive samples as directed
• Perform routine cleaning of medical equipment under supervision
• Participate in infection control practices and maintain proper disposal procedures
• Support intake and discharge tasks under direction (e.g., gathering vitals, reviewing belongings)
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional conduct at all times
• Assist with administrative tasks like appointment coordination, filing, or pharmacy follow-ups
• Carry out other assigned duties within scope as directed by the Director of Nursing Medical

Restrictions:

Medical Assistants at Second Chances Recovery Center must operate within the limits of non-licensed support personnel defined by Louisiana regulations and facility policy. The following restrictions apply:

• May not perform independent clinical assessments or diagnose
• May not develop or modify care plans
• May not administer injectable medications or controlled substances
• May not perform wound care, catheterization, or other invasive procedures
• May not provide unsupervised medical care
• May only document objective findings and must defer all clinical interpretations to licensed staff
• Must work under the direct supervision of an LPN, RN, or provider at all times
• May only assist with medication distribution under direct supervision and only with pre-packed, non-injectable medications, if permitted by facility policy
• Must not act outside of their formal training or certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program (certificate or diploma) or current enrollment in an accredited LPN/RN program.
• Current CPR certificationStrong communication, time management, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, trauma-informed environment
• Basic computer literacy and comfort using EMR systems
• Prior experience in a behavioral health or medical setting is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years uninterrupted sobriety if in personal recovery