Medical Team Lead

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Frenchtown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory seeks a Medical Team Leader to assist the Site Administrator in managing the medical department and continue to serve as a healthcare provider. This role includes overseeing admissions, screenings, charting, and staff scheduling to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include an RN or LPN license with relevant experience, HIPAA/OSHA knowledge, and experience with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing license and clinical experience.
• ,

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Administrator with day-to-day operations of the medical department.
• Manage inquiries regarding information, referral, and admissions.
• Conduct pre-admission screenings for detoxification services.
• Schedule admissions/discharges to detox and residential programs.
• Review detoxification protocol applications and medical charts.
• Provide coverage for call-offs and no-shows.
• Create monthly medical staff schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Train medical staff and communicate procedural changes.
• Maintain medical records, charts and logs daily.
• Assist in provision of medical services as directed by Medical Director.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

OSHA standards

Universal precautions

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

EMR software

MS Office

Job description

Position: Medical Team Leader

Reports To: Medical Director

FLSA: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: TBD

Position Summary

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.

• 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.

• 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.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon The Salvation Army's at will employment status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.