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Medical Technician (NOC) Akua Behavioral Health - 3.6 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $23 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Bachelor's degree EMT License CNA Certified Medical Assistant Patient observation

Full Job Description Position:

Medical Technician Type:

Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation:

$21-23 hourly

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) PTO (Vacation, Sick) Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Client Care:

Support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities and programming, appointments, and crisis intervention.

Safety Checks:

Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. "rounds").

Intakes & Discharges:

Play a leading role in patient intakes and discharges from the treatment facility, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and welcome.

Medication Observation:

Monitor and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures.

Documentation:

Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU).

Qualifications:

License/Credentials:

CMA , EMT, or CNA (required)

Education:

High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred)

Additional:

Valid CA Driver's License (required) Current Health Screen / Physical (required) TB Test Clearance (required)

Important Qualities:

Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity Positive attitude and emotional composure Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California's leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master's and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of healthcare experience do you have? (i.e. treating patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders) ? Do you have valid CA driver's license? Do you have a CPR and First Aid certificate? Are you Certified Medical Assistant, EMT or CNA?

Are you comfortable working:

NOC (10:30pm-7:00am) shift? Can you clear a Live scan?

Work Location:

In person