Urgent Need for CMA and Phlebotomist

Responsible for attending to patient medical needs andassistingin the maintenance of a safetherapeutic

Required Qualifications

Mustpossesshigh school diploma or GED equivalent; Associate’s or bachelor’s level degreepreferred

Mustpossessand maintain active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Nursing Assistant Registered in Washington State from accreditedprogram

One (1) year prior experience as a CNA/NARrequired

Mustpossessa valid WA statedriver’slicense

Demonstratedproficiencyin the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various softwareprograms

Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)

AFH Staff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services backgroundcheck

For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, valid drivers license, proof of personal liabilityinsurance

AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment

Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays asneeded

Perform other duties asassigned

Preferred Qualifications :

Valid WA statedriver’s license

Prior mental or behavioral healthcare experience

Addendum A: Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assist THIRA nurse to create,maintain, and track patient health history and medical documentation in electronic medical recordssystem

Take vitals on patients daily and/or as needed; document accordingly in patient’schartPerform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patientchart

Maintain thorough medical/medication data for patients in EMR patientcharts

Observe and report changes in patient’s behaviors, physical symptoms, and mental health status to the Medical Team

Perform skin check on patients with a history of Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) and inform the team of any observed evidence of recentNSSI

Assistpatients with self-administered medication while on-site at program; documentaccordingly

Administer lab and genetic testing orders and enter prescription refill requests asneeded

Provide meal and snack supervision; document asneeded

Support andassistpsychotherapists, dietitians, art therapist, and milieu support therapist in creating andmaintaininga safe and therapeutic milieuenvironment

Maintain infection control standards within our facility, ensure employees and patients uphold procedures and standards asrelevant

Obtain urine specimens and send to lab for random patient drug screening, follow up asnecessary

Communicate with outside providers and patient family membersregardingmedical information asneeded

Support maintenance of patient illness tracking log and consult with patientsregardingquestions/concerns about presenting physical medicalsymptoms

Provide monthly audits of over-the-counter medications, emergency medications, and first aid kits to ensure that expired medications are disposed of andreplaced

Ensure maintenance of medical info binders for all required patients to be used for emergencysituations

Clean, sanitize andmaintainsafe nurse’sstation

Assistin coordination for the disposal of biohazard waste withappropriatevendors

Assistwith inventory and maintenance of medicalsupplies

RTF Essential Functions:

Serve as point of contact for new patients entering the program orienting them to program structure,spaceandrules

Participate in activities with residents at the house; house meeting, cooking,games

Safely drive/transport patients to and from the Retreat at THIRA and facility

Accompany residents and therapeutic staff on recreational and therapeutic outings and ensure patientsafety

Complete rounds on patients at minimum of 1-hour time intervals, morefrequentlyif needed as clinicallyindicated. Document in daily review .

Support Compliance Department by conducting chart audits and relaying findings to Senior Compliance Coordinator

Facilitate start to program day and ensuring patients engage in designated morning hygiene timeappropriately

Facilitate morning medicationpass

Set up breakfast and hand off to Dayshift

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations

Support andmaintainpoliciesregardingprofessional ethics, includingappropriate boundariesand clientconfidentiality;monitordocuments according to company and HIPAA policies.

Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.

Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting

Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients andstaff

Adhereto THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy

Attend and activelyparticipatein all required THIRA meetings, trainings, andall other coverage, duties, and special projects asassigned

Ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAArequirements

Possessstrong verbal and written English communicationskills

Demonstrated ability to multi-task

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limitedsupervision

Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centeredculture

Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer , telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner . Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients . Hours and days can vary within a Sunday through Saturday week.

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