Medical Technician

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Harlingen, Texas.

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.

Hourly Rate: $22.90 an hour.

Language Requirement:
Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule:

7pm-8am must be able to work weekends

Academic Req:
Required – High school diploma or GED

Certifications:

Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License;
First aid; CPR

Work experience:

A minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents. Candidate must have good organizational and communication skills, professional experience working in a health care setting. Have working knowledge of vitals, vision and hearing screenings and medication administration. Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
2. Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.
3. Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date and properly stored.
4. Ensure proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
5. Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal.
6. Develop and maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR) for each child.
7. Administer prescription and over the counter medication to children as directed by Lead Medical Coordinator
8. Carry out all treatment orders as directed by physician or advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure physician and/or APP orders are implemented in a timely manner consistent with clinical protocols and the direction of the supervising provider.
9. Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to Lead Medical Coordinator.
10. Compile daily medical lists to be distributed appropriately.
11. Assist in scheduling transport of children to and from the on-campus clinic for medical appointments.
12. Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.
13. Assist in medical intake process.
14. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
15. Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director.
16. Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
17. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
18. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
19. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
20. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
21. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Carry out established health care plans for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and apply…