Medication & Inventory Specialist

Medication Aide – Norfolk Now

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• Midtown Health Center
• Norfolk, Nebraska

Offered Salary $0 to $0

Type:
Full Time

Relocation:
No

Industry: Healthcare

Minimum Experience:

0-2 Years

Minimum Education:

Diploma

Job Posting Expires: 12/31/2025

• Administers all medications and vaccines accurately and documents in the EHR
• Responsible for all aspects of agency's medication inventory management including supply management, disbursement, distribution, use and destruction of agency medication, samples, vaccines and related supplies
• Examines incoming shipments to verify receipt of correct types and quantity of supplies and materials in conjunction with other staff to assure compliance with agency separation of duty policies and procedures
• Processes and stores items at designated locations accurately
• Maintains records of supplies and materials
• Serves as the Vaccine for Children program coordinator which includes vaccine monitoring, ordering and inventory control
• Provides clinical services
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing and/or recording medical history, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of the visit or treatment
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests on the premises, disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, and other assigned clinical duties
• Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees
• Establishes, utilizes, and maintains a complete office operation that includes the comprehensive filing system of correspondence, patient records, and inventory
• Completes medical support duties to include but not limited to data entry, referral tracking, insurance verifications and prior authorizations
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health's Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co‑workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic's needs
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow‑up
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts
• Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired
• Ability to understand and disseminate health information
• Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications and database applications
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, calculators, facsimile machines, and telephone systems
• Ability to navigate EHR, Nexus, and communicable disease reporting systems

PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) Retirement Options

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