Clinical Aide

Crossroads Inc • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Aide (CA) primary responsibility is to assist clients with self- administration of medication to clients, medication audits, working with Pharmacies and Doctor’s offices to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services personnel member requirements of: at least 21 years old; or licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice.
• Current CPR/First Aid/Narcan training.
• Current and annual negative TB Test.
• Current and valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check performed annually and upon hire, preferred.
• Successfully pass a background check and an Arizona Department of Health Services Adult Protective Services check.
• Current “Assistance with Self Administration of Medication” training.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 months related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check performed annually and upon hire, preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR/EMR records systems.
• Computer applications/Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with self-administration of medications.
• Document all medications upon arrival to a facility and ensure all medications are returned to the client at time of discharge.
• Keep medications and medication room secured and organized per policy and procedures.
• Perform routine and random medication audits to include proper documentation and accurate distributions/returns with assistance from Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager.
• Work with clients’ medical practitioners to have medication orders in client records.
• Work with organizational care managers and university faculty to ensure all clients have a health screen and tuberculosis test within seven (7) days of admittance into the program.
• Work with other qualified staff members on medication policies and procedures.
• Documentation regarding medication changes and coordination of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Crossroads Medication Policy.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching of up to 4%
• Company paid premiums for the full-time employee for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance and short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED