BeBold Recovery is seeking a Medical Technician• to join its healthcare team at the South Hill Residential Program Jail and assist the supervising physician in providing care to patients. The Medical Technician will be responsible for the following: Promote a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner. Conduct, attitude, and demeanor are to always be professional and demonstrate compassion and concern for every inmate. Additionally, all communications with correctional staff are to be professional. Prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of the RN. Reconcile daily drugs received from pharmacy against order forms, and ensure organization in the appropriate storage area. Document administration of medication on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and file as applicable. Ensure the pharmacy is notified of any inmate transfers or releases. • Adhere to all applicable rules and regulations regarding the administration and documentation of narcotic medications. Follow and uphold proper protocols, procedures, and security measures laid forth by correctional staff at all times in the workplace. This includes meeting cleanliness standards for the unit. Other related duties as recommended by the supervising RN or supervising physician.
Education & Certifications:
High school graduate or equivalent Completion of an accredited Certified Medication Aide Course or training course for nursing assistants
Experience :
Prior substance abuse treatment experience preferred but not required
Compensation:
$19 - $21/hour Hourly wage rate to be commensurate with experience Health and retirement benefits provided Full-time rotating shift schedule (provided two weeks in advance) Medical and dental insurance (50% of premiums) Retirement plan with $16,000 deferral and 2% match 15 PTO days annually (vacation and sick leave included) Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (others may be added to PTO)