Medical Technician

About the role

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX. ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance Retirement plan options Additional employer sponsored benefits available Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you. Hourly Rate: $22.90 an hour. Work Schedule: 7pm to 7am (Every other weekend off) Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Req: Required - High school diploma or GED Certifications: Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License; First aid; CPR Work experience: A minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents.

Candidate must have good organizational and communication skills, professional experience working in a health care setting. Have working knowledge of vitals, vision and hearing screenings and medication administration. Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records. Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: 1.

Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position. 2. Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions. 3. Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date and properly stored. 4.

Ensure proper disposal of unused and expired medications. 5. Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal. 6. Develop and maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR) for each child. 7. Administer prescription and over the counter medication to children as directed by Lead Medical Coordinator 8.

Carry out all treatment orders as directed by physician or advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure physician and/or APP orders are implemented in a timely manner consistent with clinical protocols and the direction of the supervising provider. 9. Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to Lead Medical Coordinator. 10. Compile daily medical lists to be distributed appropriately.

11. Assist in scheduling transport of children to and from the on-campus clinic for medical appointments. 12. Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards. 13. Assist in medical intake process. 14. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures. 15.

Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director. 16. Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment. 17.

Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures. 18. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment. 19. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency. 20.

Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations. 21. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times. Other

Responsibilities

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• Carry out established health care plans for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and apply best practice guidelines.
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• Complete accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.
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• Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.
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• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
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• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
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• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
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• Demonstrate the ability to: a.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b.

Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population. e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. f.

• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
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• Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following: a.
• MMR b.
• Varicella c.
• HepB d.
• HepA e.
• Tetanus f.
• PPD g.
• Meningococcal (preferred) 7.

• Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.
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• Must be able to work in a team environment.
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• Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #LI-Health Care Provider #LI-Associate #LI-Full-time