What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Support Assistant position at Black Hills Works?
Job Description
Job Description
Full Time
Hours : Primarily Monday through Friday 7 : 45am to 4 : 15pm
Wage : $17.00
General Description of the Position :
Provide education about the availability of the range of health services and the process for making decisions. Support people to manage and direct their own health care. Support and assist people to access all recommended health services.
Qualifications :
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Safe driver
Essential Functions :
Responsibilities :
1. Schedules appointments as approved by nurse.
2. Obtains data sheets for appointments.
3. Maintains appointments on computer.
4. Prepares weekly calendar of appointments and distributes to staff.
5. Assists individuals to and from appointments assisting them as necessary and providing the health care
provider with information.
6. Obtains completed data sheets for BHW nurse review.
7. Actively participates in supporting individuals in all aspects of managing and directing their own health care.
8. Reorders medication for residential, shop, and people served by the agency.
9. Picks up medications from pharmacy on a scheduled basis and PRN.
10. Routes medication to requesting party.
11. Reorders stock supplies as needed.
12. Administers noon medication and PRNs in the absence of the nurse.
13. Obtains and documents weights as requested.
14. Repairs and obtains glasses as needed.
15. Takes orthotic equipment for repair.
16. Attends in-services as required.
17. Takes mail between buildings as requested.
18. Administers first aid in the absence of nurse.
19. Assures maintenance of nurse's vehicle.
20. Maintains strict confidentiality of health information.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Black Hills Works, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $17
