About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Medical Assistant Mobile/ Outreach Workerconducts outreach among vulnerable populations, provides harm reduction services, and assists Provider to meet clients’ medical needs both on the medical RV and in the community.
HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist providers and nurses to perform medical care.
- Works across a variety of settings, including the medical RV, in the community, and onsite at the clinic.
- Take vital signs and assist with coordinating care to ensure patient-driven encounters.
- Respond to & facilitates clinical tasks and supports providers and nurses.
- Respond to incoming patient calls & messages for clinical review by provider/nurse.
- Interview clients to determine their level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding hepatitis C, STI’s, substance use, and harm reduction.
- Provide overdose education and distribute naloxone to both clients and the community.
- Conduct outreach in the community setting and build relationships with local venues.
- Assess potential barriers to care and work with clients to reduce obstacles resulting from lack of transportation, mental illness, substance use, etc.
- Develop appropriate client referrals internally and externally to the organization.
- Collect data on program activities, enter data timely, and accurately into data systems.
- Attend relevant training courses and participate in regional meetings as assigned.
- Stay informed about current HIV/HCV/STI/SUD trends, development, and research, as it pertains to scope of practice.
- Flexible with role to be able to assist team.
- Adheres to the work schedule. Obtains supervisor approval in advance of schedule conflicts as well as late arrivals or early departures.
- Records all hours worked by the last day of the pay period.
- Responds appropriately to all Code Calls
- Follows the incident reporting policy and procedure in reporting any unsafe/unusual safety issues.
- Treats patients, and colleagues with dignity and respect; honors each person’s right to privacy/ maintains strict patient and colleague confidentiality.
- Timely completes all trainings, certifications and licensing renewals requirements.
- Maintains current awareness of SSTAR’s communications by checking, reviewing and responding to work emails at minimum on a weekly basis. Asks for assistance when needing help or to fully understand the email message.
- Responsible for van maintenance checks & inventory checks
- Responsible for providing peer support, cross-training, and orientation to Medical Assistants and other relevant SSTAR employees.
Education & Experience
- Accredited school certificationfor Medical Assistant.
- RMA certified, OR able to pass the exam within 90 days of hire (SSTAR covers the fee).
- CurrentCPR certification.
- Driver’s license
- Sensitivity to HIV issues, people with substance use disorders, individuals experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities.
- Strong desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles in a non-judgmental manner is required.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of substance use disorder are preferred.
- Flexibility with schedule preferred.
HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21
