What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant position at LaSalle Corrections?
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist staff as necessary and according to the level of certification or training achieved.
Receive medical supplies and store them properly. Provide accurate documentation and inventory.
Transcribe prescription requests and enter information into log; create labels and Medication Administration Records.
Initiates health records for inmates/detainees. Maintains confidentiality of all medical record information. Monitors and maintains accountability for all health records on file.
Pulls and prepares health records for practitioners (medical, dental and mental health), sick call, chronic care visits and transfers.
Files loose paperwork and performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Ensure medical supply cart, trauma bag, the PPE room and the facility first aid kits are fully and accurately stocked at all times.
Submit order forms for medical and office supplies, under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician.
Assist with maintenance of the Sick Call, Chronic Clinic, and Specialty Logs.
Provide patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and appropriate to level of training.
Perform 15-minute checks on identified patients and document encounters.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Basic clerical skills, basic healthcare skills.
At least six months of healthcare experience required
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.
Continuous sitting for up to 2-3 hours
Continuous periods of walking and standing for 4 or more hours per shift
Occasional climbing stairs up to 3 times per shift
Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift
Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs periodically and lifting up to 50-100 lbs rarely
Frequently working on computers/tablets throughout the shift
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $17
