Medical Technician

Compass Connections; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 53,020,000 - 75,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan options

First-day benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections in Harlingen, TX seeks compassionate healthcare staff for overnight shifts serving children in emergency shelter and group homes. You will manage medications, maintain records, and coordinate care with providers while ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires EMT/Medical Assistant or CNA certification, a HS diploma, 1 year in child welfare, and fluency in English and Spanish. Benefits start day one; evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of employment in child welfare or related field.
• Experience in health care settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of vitals, vision and hearing screenings, and medication administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Communicate with health care providers and serve as liaison between medical and residential services.
• Maintain medications and supplies inventory, ensure items are within date and properly stored.
• Ensure proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
• Maintain electronic medical records and the federal Medical Portal.
• Develop and maintain a MAR for each child.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed by Lead Medical Coordinator.
• Carry out treatment orders with physician or APP follow-up.
• Assist in daily MAR audits and report medication errors.
• Compile daily medical lists for distribution.
• Assist in scheduling transport to medical appointments.
• Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.
• Assist in medical intake process.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and agency protocols.
• Adhere to scheduled hours, evenings, weekends, holidays as needed.
• Apply positive behavior management techniques and de-escalation.
• Recognize signs of abuse and respond appropriately.
• Plan, organize daily work with sound judgment.
• Implement safety protocols during emergencies.
• Maintain professional conduct per handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Harlingen, Texas.ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insuranceRetirement plan optionsAdditional employer sponsored benefits availableAsk your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.Hourly Rate: $22.90 an hour.Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.Work Schedule: 7pm-8am must be able to work weekendsAcademic Req: Required – High school diploma or GEDCertifications: Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License; First aid; CPRWork experience: A minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents. Candidate must have good organizational and communication skills, professional experience working in a health care setting. Have working knowledge of vitals, vision and hearing screenings and medication administration. Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records.Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:1. Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.2. Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.3. Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date and properly stored.4. Ensure proper disposal of unused and expired medications.5. Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal.6. Develop and maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR) for each child.7. Administer prescription and over the counter medication to children as directed by Lead Medical Coordinator8. Carry out all treatment orders as directed by physician or advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure physician and/or APP orders are implemented in a timely manner consistent with clinical protocols and the direction of the supervising provider.9. Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to Lead Medical Coordinator.10. Compile daily medical lists to be distributed appropriately.11. Assist in scheduling transport of children to and from the on-campus clinic for medical appointments.12. Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.13. Assist in medical intake process.14. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.15. Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director.16. Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.17. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.18. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.19. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.20. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.21. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.Other Responsibilities:1. Carry out established health care plans for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and apply best practice guidelines.2. Complete accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.3. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.4. Other duties as assigned.Requirements:1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.4. Demonstrate the ability to:a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.6. Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following:a. MMRb. Varicellac. HepBd. HepAe. Tetanusf. PPDg. Meningococcal (preferred)7. Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.8. Must be able to work in a team environment.9. Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.#LI-Health Care Provider#LI-Entry Level#LI-Full-time