What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA/CNA/Med Tech - Medication Technician - Aiken Co. Det. Center position at GENESYS Health Alliance?
We are currently seeking a Full Time Medication Technician to join our team at Aiken County Detention Center located in Aiken, South Carolina.
GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!
You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.
About this position
The Medication Technician is responsible for providing support to the medical staff at the site as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
CNA, CMA or Medication Technician certification in good standing in the state of South Carolina (Required)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Standing long periods of time
Stooping/Bending
Some heavy lifting (some overhead areas).
Normal ability to walk throughout the facility and respond to medical emergencies while carrying approximately 10-15lbs of equipment is required.
Facility movement to areas within the buildings. Some areas with low lighting, narrow spacing and noisy conditions.
General Duties: (not limited to but includes)
Prepare and maintain operational records, reports, and logs utilizing appropriate grammar, alphabetizing, and labeling
Properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner
Filing/scanning into the EMR appropriately and timely
Maintain Fax record request log and process records requested and to be sent out
Performs immediate and temporary interventions in emergency situations.
Perform clinic activities such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, weight checks, and other treatments with the scope for certification
Observes or examines inmates to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
Assist with assigned clerical duties such as filing, scanning into EMR, ordering supplies, restocking work areas
Completes daily assigned workload or reports any uncompleted tasks to supervisor
Administers medications or treatments as directed
Maintain confidentiality and privacy for patients and patient’s records or private health information
Perform venipuncture for lab analysis as needed with documented training
Identify any errors or potential areas for error opportunity and report to supervisor
Work cooperatively with correctional staff in situations where medical needs of inmate/patient conflict with correctional needs of the facility
Assist with any training requested by site supervisors or corporate; Participates in scheduled in-services as assigned by supervisor
Attend monthly staff meetings, Infection Control, and COI meetings as scheduled
Practice safety and accountability within the correctional environment; Follows all Infection control/prevention guidelines
Ensure current knowledge of GENESYS HEALTH policy and procedures, state/federal laws, state certification guidelines, NCCHC standards and site operational workflow
Other duties as assigned or requested by GENESYS HEALTH corporate or direct supervisor within your scope of practice
Benefits: (after 90 days of employment):
401(k) matching (after 1 year)
Dental insurance, Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement
Physical setting:
Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)
Schedule:
12 hour shift
7a-7p - Day Shift
7p-7a - Night Shift
Shift Differential
Overtime
Sign on Bonus - $3500
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
GENESYS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
