Medical Team Leader

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division Harbor Light Detroit is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to assist the Site Administrator with daily operations of the medical department while continuing to provide bedside clinical support.

Responsibilities include managing inquiries about admissions, overseeing pre-admission screenings, coordinating detox admissions/discharges, maintaining medical records, and supporting the Medical Director and PA in delivering patient care

Qualifications

• Must have an active Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in substance abuse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Administrator with day-to-day operations of the medical department.
• Provide medical healthcare provider coverage and services.
• Manage inquiries regarding information, referrals, and admissions.
• Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services.
• Schedule detoxification admissions/discharges and complete required medical documents.
• Verify that medical charts are closed properly and maintain records daily.
• Coordinate with Medical Director/Physician’s Assistant for patient care.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Communication

Education

Practical Nurse (PN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Love God. Love People. Serve.At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to doing the most good. We are...PassionateOur faith gives us a motivation that goes beyond simply doing good. We have a passion for Doing The Most Good for body, soul and spirit.CompassionateCaring for the poor. Feeding the hungry. Sheltering the homeless. Befriending the friendless.Love God. Love People. Serve.At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to doing the most good. We are...PassionateOur faith gives us a motivation that goes beyond simply doing good. We have a passion for Doing The Most Good for body, soul and spirit.CompassionateCaring for the poor. Feeding the hungry. Sheltering the homeless. Befriending the friendless.UpliftingThe Salvation Army is a beacon of hope, a safe harbor. Our founder envisioned those in need saying, \"If I could only get to The Salvation Army, they will do something for me.\"BraveWe go into places others prefer to avoid: impoverished neighborhoods, jails/prisons, hospitals and nursing homes, gatherings of people combating addiction and the immediate scene of disasters.TrustworthyTo those who want to positively affect their world, The Salvation Army is the charity that maximizes their contributions by using 88 cents of every dollar donated to provide direct services.Our MissionThe Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.We Share The Love Of Jesus By

• Caring for people
• Creating faith pathways
• Building healthy communities
• Working for justice

Our ValuesThe following values are central to the operation of The Salvation Army:

• Integrity – Being honest and accountable in all we do
• Compassion – Hearing and responding to pain with love
• Respect – Aff...
• Diversity – Embracing difference as a gift
• Collaboration – Creating partnerships in mission

We see each person as having inherent value with rights and responsibilities. Therefore, we seek to invest in the potential of all people, treating them with respect, valuing them as equals and working with them to restore their sense of self-worth, in a culturally sensitive manner. We respectfully work alongside communities and other stakeholders to improve social, economic, health, and spiritual needs. Ranked as the number one treatment program in Michigan by Newsweek Magazine, the Harbor Light offers a more complete experience and improved health for individuals through integrated health services, offering a seamless team-based approach between various caregivers, medical professionals, substance abuse treatment, mental healthcare providers, and patients themselves, collectively working in one setting to achieve desired health outcomes. Together, we can make a difference. SummaryAssist the Site Administrator with the day-to-day operations of the medical department, while still serving in the medical healthcare provider role. Primary Duties And 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’sConduct 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

Required Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current valid Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience in substance abuse preferred