Assist the Site Administrator with the day-to-day operations of the medical department, while still serving in the medical healthcare provider role.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission
- Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services
- Schedule detoxification admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents
- Review all detoxification protocol applications
- Verification that medical charts have been closed properly
- Provide coverage for call-off’s and no-show’s
- Conduct ADIA admissions/discharge for detoxification clients
- Create monthly medical staff schedule
- Schedule monthly team meeting with the Physician’s Assistant and/or Medical Director
- Conduct staff training for new medical employees and notify current employees of any changes in day-to-day procedures
- Prepare order and inventory of medical supplies with assistance of medical staff
- Take appropriate action as directed by Medical Director to ensure clients medical stability and in cases emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol
- Assist Medical Director, Physician’s Assistant, and/or designate in the provision of medical services
- Ensure all records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for medical unit are maintained on a daily basis
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- 2 years of medical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse
- Experience with substance abuse or mental health populations preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Must possess a working knowledge of HIPAA
- Possess a working knowledge of OSHA standards and Universal precautions
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and e-mail
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records systems strongly preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- TB test and police clearance
- Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
| Average Daily Physical Requirements | Frequency |
| Work in stationary position | 2 to 5 hours |
| Move about work area | More than 5 hours |
| Use hands/fingers to handle or feel | 2 to 5 hours |
| Reach with hands and arms | Less than 2 hours |
| Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance | None |
| Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl | Less than 2 hours |
| Communicate with others | More than 5 hours |
| Detect flavors or smells | None |
| Move objects up to 30 pounds | Less than 2 hours |
| Visual acuity | 2 to 5 hours |
| Read and understand written word | 2 to 5 hours |
| Drive or travel | None |
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
| Average Daily Environmental Conditions | Frequency |
| Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment. | None |
| Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals. | 2 to 5 hours |
| Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds. | None |
| Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside. | None |
In addition:
| RELIABILITY: Ability to be dependable, trustworthy, and committed to doing the best job possible and completing work in a timely and consistent manner. |
| PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to recognize courses of action to handle problems, gathering and organizing information, identifying cause and effect relationships, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems. |
| PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Ability to set priorities and allocate resources properly in order to effectively achieve work responsibilities and objectives. |
| LEADERSHIP: Ability to motivate and guide others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals; providing timely guidance and feedback. |
| INITIATIVE: Ability to act promptly and take steps to solve or settle an issue proactively. |
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