Medical Support Specialist

Description ESSENTIAL TASKS/RESPONSIBILTIES: + Take vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and weight. + Perform basic laboratory tests (e.g., blood draws, urinalysis). + Administer injections and vaccinations as directed by the physician. + Completes all tasks related to specialty medications + Supports the acupuncture process EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: + High School diploma or equivalent required with completion of an accredited phlebotomy program and national phlebotomy certification, specialized training on intramuscular and subcutaneous medication injections OR completion of an accredited medical assistant program with national medical assistant certification. + Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication administration techniques. + Previous experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. + Knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred. + CPR, first aid, and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). BENEFITS: + UMR Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment) + Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from) + VSP Vision Insurance + Paid life and AD&D insurance + 401k with a matching contribution + Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time/Short Term Disability + Long term disability + Supplemental employee, spouse, child life insurance + Long term care and critical care insurance + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement program + Free meals + Employee Discount program + Employee Fun events + License/certification renewal and CEU reimbursement For the 5th consecutive year, Wilmington Treatment Center has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the best Addiction Treatment Centers in the US. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Qualifications Skills Required + Safety Minded: Expert + Customer Focus: Expert Behaviors Required + Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Education Required + High School/GED or better + Technical/other training or better in Nursing/Healthcare Licenses & Certifications Preferred + Cert Phlebotomy Tech + Cert Medical Assistant Experience Preferred + 1 year: Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder + 1 year: Certified Medical Assistant Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-12-05