Medical Technician

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is looking for a Part-Time Youth Development Specialist in South Mountain, Pennsylvania. The role involves administering medications, providing first aid, and maintaining medical documentation for clients. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and a medical assisting background is preferred.

The position requires compassion, dependability, and a commitment to helping others. Flexibility is essential as the schedule includes weekend shifts and requires standing and assisting individuals as needed.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support youth and contribute to their well-being.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical exam including TB and drug testing.
• Background checks meeting federal and state criteria.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescription and over-the-counter medications, first aid, and triages to clients as needed.
• Completes medical intake, including measuring vital signs and initial health assessment.
• Maintains medical documentation, history, and files on each client.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Service-focused

Professional

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Technician

Job description

Part-Time Youth Development Specialist

Pay: $18.00 per hour. DailyPay available.

Location: 10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA.

Program

Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building 6)

What You’ll Do

This position promotes good health, treats minor medical conditions, provides first aid, administers medications, and ensures medical needs of clients under supervision.

Job Duties

• Administers prescription and over‑the‑counter medications, first aid, and triages to clients as needed.
• Performs visual inspection of medication logs to assure medications are administered at scheduled times.
• Addresses sick calls and provides treatment under Physician Standing Orders.
• Completes medical intake, including measuring vital signs and initial health assessment.
• Maintains medical documentation, history, and files on each client, abiding by HIPAA compliance.
• Designates appropriate client referrals to contracted services.
• Obtains blood and urine samples, processes laboratory requests, coordinates courier services.
• Orders and maintains stock of prescription medications, vaccines, and medical supplies.
• Performs daily assessment of program medical issues, consults or coordinates with medical staff as required.
• Responds to interventions, monitors resident physical status, and maintains safe environment.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates use of safe crisis management techniques.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team‑oriented
• Service‑focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to helping others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Technician (preferred).

Other Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical exam including TB and drug testing.
• Background checks meeting federal and state criteria.
• Completion of background screening and pre‑employment checks.
• Ability to use required computer software.

Schedule

• Full‑Time.
• Shift: Weekend Shift – Friday to Sunday, 12‑hour shifts; Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable laws. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.