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Job DescriptionSalary: GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION: Provides case management, to assist mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis clients. Assist clients to access medical, educational, social, prevocational, and rehabilitative or other needed community services for eligible individuals. Provides crisis intervention services for clients in various situations. Works with interdisciplinary treatment team to assist the clients in their recovery and management of chronic mental illness, substance use, chronic health disorders and compliance with court requirements, etc. In the spirit of the program, assist the client in accomplishing his/her goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provide a safe and welcome environment for people to visit., • Answer phone calls and inquires concerning the program., • Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals., • Manages and intensive case load of 15-20 client files, • Responsible for performing intake interviews and document data on all residents that reside at said site., • Coordinates services with Clinical Director, Counselor (Interns), team members, primary care and specialist physicians, legal representatives/ guardians, Departments of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drugs staff, probation, parole, pre-trial services, departments of citizen services and other community services/ organizations to assure the individuals access to services, the services, and the service delivery system., • Assists clients in obtaining housing, financial assistance, health care and other community supports., • Assists clients in completing applications for services, assistance, ID cards, etc., • Provide outreach activities to identify potential clients who have been referred through Drug Court, SAI, Detox Centers, etc., • Assist in developing materials and provide rehabilitation workshops on wellness, health, education, family relationship, relapse prevention, etc. for clients., • Participates in a team environment to provide 24/7 client support, • Follows respective documentation standards and documents all activities according to program requirements., • Records services in respective system, maintains client files and completes monthly activity reports., • Performs related work, as required., • Must be willing to work weekends and/or holidays as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Required and Preferred Education and Experience: • High School diploma., • Ability to work with diverse populations., • Good oral and written English skills., • If an individual is in recovery, five-six years of sustained recovery is required., • Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based application., • Experience with criminal justice system a plus. Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift 35 pounds, • Occasionally required to stand and walk General: • Valid drivers license, • Must successfully pass a background check prior to hire

Job DescriptionDescription: The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served. Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment. As a full-time Advocare employee, the following benefits are available for you and your family: Medical/prescription coverage; dental coverage; vision care; flexible spending accounts; health savings account, if applicable; voluntary hospital indemnity; voluntary term life insurance and AD voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability; critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance; group auto and homeowners insurance; commuter benefits; 401(k). Requirements: Medical Assistant Essential Functions: • Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving, and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms, • Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating, • Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary, and administering vaccines, • Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations, • Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment, • Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families, • Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc., • Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed, • Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Proficient in administrative tasks, • Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, • Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems, • Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas, • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response, • High school diploma or equivalent required, • One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred