What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Tech/Transporter position at Northern Maine Medical Center?
The Mental Health Technician is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patient's physical and emotional needs, and administratively supports the program.Responsibilities
- Daily patient transportation.
- Assists in maintaining medical records
- Performs Admissions / Insurance verification and Billing
- Monitors patient interactions and safety
- Provides clerical support
- Assists in patient data collection
- Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- Utilizes knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.
- Posting charges daily and entering census information
- Scheduling patient therapy and psychiatric appointments
- Answering telephone for program, screen calls, takes messages
- Processing mail and order program supplies
- Marketing program with daily contacts
- Assisting patients with toileting needs
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent Certified Nurse's Aide background is helpful, but not mandatory.
- 1 years of work experience in a healthcare facility or personal care for senior adults preferred clean driving record
- Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology Proficient in EXCEL, and other Microsoft office programs
- Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients and families and coworkers Works well in a busy team environment
