Detroit
Job DescriptionPosition: Medical Healthcare Provider Reports to: Medical Team Leader Purpose: Aid clients with medical needs. Summary: Provide health care services to Harbor Light detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Policies and Procedures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage all inquires with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission, • Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services, schedule detoxification admissions according to Harbor Light admission criteria, • Conduct client admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents, • Provide general health care of clients which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) administering and recording medications as prescribed by attending physicians, b) perform vital sign checks and document results, • Take appropriate action as directed by attending physician to ensure clients medical stability and in cases of emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol., • Assist Medical Director or designate in the provision of medical services, • Work with the treatment team to maintain order, discipline, and a substance free environment, • Attend all required staff meetings; training sessions, seminars and/or workshops for staff development, • Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit on a daily basis Qualifications: • Possess working knowledge of Occupation, Safety, and Health Administration standards and Universal Precautions, • Possess good communication skills, • TB Test and police clearance required, • Authorization to work within The United States Education/Experience: • Experience in substance abuse preferred Computer Skills: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email, • Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred, • Reasoning Ability:, • Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements, • Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures, • Certificates and Licenses:, • Must possess one of the following Michigan licenses: Registered Nurse, Practical Nurse, EMT, or Paramedic, • Physical Demands:, • Ability to life 25 pounds, • Frequent walking, bending, standing, and sitting for long periods of time, • Capability to visually evaluate and observe people and inspect packages and events, • The ability to hear and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, • Work Environment:, • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazards, • In addition: Must be highly organized, motivated, a self starter with the ability to multi-task, be creative. Powered by JazzHR CYVI1rX9eY