Bilingual Medication Aide

Midtown Health Center Inc•Norfolk, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Aide works as part of the medical office team and performs clinical and clerical duties under the general supervision of the Nursing Manager.

Requirements

Medication Aide Certification required.
Must have current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes.
Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health’s Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic’s needs.
Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts.
Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required.
Ability to understand and disseminate health information.
Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications and data base applications.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanner, calculators, facsimile machines, and telephone systems.
Ability to navigate EHR, Nexus, and communicable disease reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a medical office or related experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

Administers all medications and vaccines accurately and documents in the EHR.
Responsible for all aspects of agency’s medication inventory management. This includes, but is not limited to, accurate and appropriate supply management, disbursement, distribution, use and destruction of the agency medication, samples, vaccines and related medication supplies as assigned.
Examines incoming shipments to verify receipt of correct types and quantity of supplies and materials - in conjunction with other staff to assure compliance with agency separation of duty policies and procedures.
Processes and stores items at designated locations accurately.
Maintains records of supplies and materials.
Serves as the Vaccine for Children program coordinator which includes vaccine monitoring, ordering and inventory control.
Provides clinical services. Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, reviews and/or records medical history, takes vital signs, and confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests on the premises, disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, and other assigned clinical duties.
Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
Establishes, utilizes, and maintains a complete office operation that includes the comprehensive filing system of correspondence, patient records, and inventory.
Completes medical support duties to include but not be limited to data entry, referral tracking, insurance verifications and prior authorizations.
Performs other duties as assigned.