Medical Technician

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

11d•$18

About The Position

Now hiring a Medical Technician at Abraxas South Mountain LDP! In this role, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community. This position promotes good health, treats minor medical conditions, provides first aid, administers medications and ensures the medical needs of the clients are addressed under the supervision of the Nurse Manger or designated licensed medical staff in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live. Apis Services Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Technician (preferred)
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Valid driver's license from state of residence.
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Administers prescription and over-the-counter medications, first aid, and triages to clients as needed on the shift, under the supervision and in collaboration with appropriate medical staff.
Perform visual inspection of medication logs to assure that client medications are administered at scheduled times
Addresses sick calls and provides treatment under the Physician's Standing Orders.
Completes the medical intake process including measuring vital signs and initial health
Maintains all medical documentation, medical history, and file on each client and abides by HIPAA compliance rules and
Designates appropriate client referrals to the contracted
Obtains blood and urine samples, processes laboratory requests and coordinates currier services through the contracted
Orders and maintains stock of prescription medications, vaccines and medical
Performs daily assessment of program medical issues and consults or coordinates with appropriate medical staff member as required to ensure medical department operations are
Responds to interventions and monitors resident physical status during the
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.