What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Office Assistant position at Laura Baker Services Association?
Health Office Assistant Opening! Flexible Hours, Days and Full-time / Part-time Availability!
1. Job Summary : The Health Office Assistant / Care Liaison provides support to the facility nurse(s) who provide supervision of health care and support to people with developmental disabilities who reside in Laura Baker residential facilities. She / he represents Laura Baker Services Association directly to the customers, using Laura Baker Services Association standards of conduct and guiding philosophies to promote the well-being of the people the Association supports. The Assistant will coordinate the scheduling of communication of, and supervision needed during medical appointments.
2. Conditions of Employment :
- Must pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check and must be able to maintain that eligibility. She / he must be able to perform the environmental, physical, mental, and sensory demands of the job. Upon hire, she / he must be able to prove valid work status and complete manteaux screening.
- Must maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license.
3. Reporting Responsibilities : The Health Office Assistant reports to the Registered Nurse She / he is a member of the health team and Oak Street Services Management Team and is responsible to regularly attend the scheduled meetings of those teams as directed by the Director of Nursing. She / he provides supervision of health care appointments and reports any concerns.
4. Internal Contacts : The Health Office Assistant will primarily interact with Laura Baker Services staff members and the people she / he directly supports. Primary contacts will be with the facility nurse(s), the unit staff, clients, the health team, the Behavior Analysts, Household Directors and the kitchen staff.
5. External Contacts : The Health Office Assistant will interact with any and all of the constituencies of Laura Baker Services Association and the community at large. Primary contacts will be with Day programs, and other medical professionals, as she / he assists clients to schedule appointments.
6. Responsibilities and Duties : The Health Office Assistant is responsible to ensure that the following responsibilities are completed promptly and to the best of his / her abilities :
7. Decision-Making Responsibilities : The Health Office Assistant has the authority to make decisions as outlined in the 'Levels of Decision-Making : Health Care Liaison'.
8. Knowledge and Education : The Health Office Assistant must maintain current CPR certification. She / he must promote Self-Determination by respecting the life choices and dreams of the people she / he supports. Experience and / or education in the field is preferred.
9. Skills and Abilities : The Health Care Liaison will have the skill and ability to work independently as a member of the health team without constant supervision; communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, other medical professionals and the IDT members. She / he will act as a professional role model. She / he must possess organizational and time-management skills and maintain confidentiality.
The Health Office Assistant will be able to meet the qualifications noted on the Environmental, Physical and Mental check lists.
10. Accountability : The Health Office Assistant is directly accountable and responsible to the Registered Nurse
11. Core Competencies :
Planning and Organizing : Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective.
Problem Solving : Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Technical Expertise : Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result tor to accomplish one's job effectively.
