Medical Team Leader (LPN)

Job Description

Job DescriptionAssist the Site Administrator with the day-to-day operations of the medical department, while still serving in the medical healthcare provider role.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission
• Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services
• Schedule detoxification admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents
• Review all detoxification protocol applications
• Verification that medical charts have been closed properly
• Provide coverage for call-off’s and no-show’s
• Conduct ADIA admissions/discharge for detoxification clients
• Create monthly medical staff schedule
• Schedule monthly team meeting with the Physician’s Assistant and/or Medical Director
• Conduct staff training for new medical employees and notify current employees of any changes in day-to-day procedures
• Prepare order and inventory of medical supplies with assistance of medical staff
• Take appropriate action as directed by Medical Director to ensure clients medical stability and in cases emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol
• Assist Medical Director, Physician’s Assistant, and/or designate in the provision of medical services
• Ensure all records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for medical unit are maintained on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

• 2 years of medical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse
• Experience with substance abuse or mental health populations preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must possess a working knowledge of HIPAA
• Possess a working knowledge of OSHA standards and Universal precautions

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and e-mail
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records systems strongly preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• TB test and police clearance
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR

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