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Job Description
Works alongside nurses and BHMPs to assist in the flow and nontechnical assessment of clients in an integrated behavioral health outpatient clinic.
DUTIES
Ability to take vital signs under the direct supervision of an LPN RN PCP or BHMP and recognize abnormal vital signs and report these to nursing and BHMPs.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and experience in working with diverse clients.
Capable of organizing and dispensing laboratory slips medication requests and pharmacy communications.
Experience with computers and electronic documentation.
Teamwork is essential with the capability to move between two different sites as the need arises.
Skilled in verbal and written communication.
Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a traumainformedcare framework. This includes:1 facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners/systems; 2 assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions; 3 integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person/family concurrently; 4 assist persons/families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.
An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to perform safely the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Perform safely means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOCs regulations 29 C.F.R #1630.2(r).
May be required to administer injections.
Draws laboratory samples and facilitates follow up medical treatment.
Performs related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
High School or equivalent required. Must hold an MA certificate. Must have knowledge of vital signs and the concept of electronic charting. Must have the ability to automate and digital medical equipment. Teamwork is crucial. Must be able to arrange transportation to work among work sites if needed.
Other Potential Requirements
Possession of first aid and CPR certification.
Physical Exam and T.B. Test
Fingerprint Clearance
Bilingual Preferred.
We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions as well as the below generous benefit packet for fulltime employees.
Medical dental vision insurance.
Flexible spending Accounts
Health savings account with employer contribution.
403b retirement account
Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of 2 of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
15 days of PTO in the first 2 years increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Shortterm & Longterm Disability.
Bereavement Leave
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La Frontera Arizona Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term condition or privilege of employment with regards to race color national origin age ancestry religion disability sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status familial status or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employmentrelated decisions are based on jobrelated factors.
Thank you for considering LFAZ as an employer!
Employment Type
Full-Time
