Odyssey House of Utah is looking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our Admissions team!

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (with some flexibility to stay later than the scheduled shift when needed).

Full-Time Benefits:

• $9k per year tuition eligible
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 6% after 1 year
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation.
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA discounted passes available for your work commute

Successful candidates who apply for this position will have the following qualities:

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Excellent Communication Skills in providing care coordination and education to clients and other treatment team members.
• Reliable in providing excellent medical care and responding to client concerns and issues.
• Self-Starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Team Player to work as a part of our integrated behavioral health team.

Main Position Responsibilities (will include, but are not limited to):

• Check-in new patients and input relevant information into the correct EHR.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergencies.
• Collect and review incoming medications.
• Collect vitals.
• Determine the triage level for the provider.
• Order and stock medical supplies.
• Coordinate care during the admissions process.
• Schedule clients for follow-up care.
• Triage incoming clients for complex issues and complete the necessary tools (CIWA, PAWSS, COWS, review urine screen) to determine detox needs. Assist clients in connecting with detox services when needed.
• Assess for and entry of nicotine replacement therapy.
• Manage lab orders and prescriptions as needed.
• Complete lab draws and injections.
• Provide feedback to the care team on potential risks/needs.
• Help out in other areas of the office as needed.

Licensure / Education / Prior Experience / Skills Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant (or experienced Medical Assistant)
• Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check
• First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
• Must comply with annual TB tests, COVID, and Flu immunization (and others as required).
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (for federally illegal substances) and be willing to undergo drug screenings as a condition of employment.
• Must meet employment eligibility
• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. F