Certified Medical Asst/Aide; Jail Medical - Johnson County : Job Details

DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of a supervisor, performs clinical and clerical work of a repetitive and routine nature requiring accurate typing and knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies and procedures. Certified Medical Assistant/Aide will be performing a variety of general and advanced clerical tasks including maintenance of file systems, logs, and records and compiling information to assist in the efficient accomplishment of support activities. Primary clinical role will be to maintain medication storage area and reorder, stock and transcribe medication orders, and administration of medication. The Certified Medication Assistant/Aide will also administer medications to inmates. These tasks are performed as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients
• Observes patients for drug reactions and reports any problems to charge nurse
• Monitors patient's vital signs, calculate medication dosages, and stocks the medication cart
• Records what medication and dosage were given for the day
• Performs routine procedures under established protocols including phlebotomy and electrocardiograms
• Manages and maintains pharmacy stocks of medicine and medical supplies along with ordering medications for patients before they run out
• Practices safety, environmental and infection control methods
• Assists with maintenance of Sick Call, Chronic Clinic and Specialty Logs
• Provide patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and appropriate to level of certification
• Ensure medical supply cart, trauma bag, the PPE room and facility first aid kits are fully and accurately stocked at all times
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceRequired:

• High School diploma or GED
• Received a valid Texas Medical Assistant or Medical Aide Certification
• Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and a state approved trained Medication Aide program
• Basic Life Support(BLS) certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESRequired:

• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a safe driving record
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
• Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public
• Exceptional knowledge of medications, drugs, and narcotics and their effects
• General knowledge of basic hardware/software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook
• General skill in operating standard office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, and telephones
• Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to accurately sort, file, and retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical, or chronological systems
• Keen attention to detail; careful and accurate data entry

DISCLAIMER: Johnson County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past 10 years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Disqualifiers:

• Undesirable character or reputation
• A felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States
• Conviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years
• Currently under indictment for any criminal offense
• Conviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offense
• Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad character

ALL EMPLOYEES

• Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
• Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
• Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Contact with at risk clients and persons accused or adjudicated of misdemeanor and felony offenses, visitors and general public
• Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility
• Significant contact with the public, elected officials, department heads, and other County employees
• The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• This position has been identified with possible risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or various hazards that require immunization against such exposure.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel and climb stairs
• Must be able to safely lift 20 lbs.

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts. Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.