Unit Clerk

Red Oak Recovery (Leicester, NC) is located in the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains, just outside of Asheville N.C. We specialize in the treatment of adult males and are a clinically dynamic, trauma informed substance abuse and mental health treatment program. The leadership team of Red Oak Recovery is made up of recognized experts in the field of mental health who specialize in the integration of wilderness and experiential therapy, substance abuse, trauma, and mental health treatment.

We provide an enriching and experiential program that helps people improve their lives. Using a holistic approach, our team supports clients on their path to self-love, self-acceptance, and self-awareness. We are looking for a Unit Clerk that provides support to our medical team assisting staff, clients, and families to provide the best possible care for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and detailed management of all client medications. Maintain an adequate medication supply (both prescription and OTC) for all clients for each base shift.
• Maintain a log of current client medication and ensure effective documentation of all medication administration.
• Coordinate any and all medical appointments and provide networking ability and communication with all external medical specialists. (Psychiatrists, physicians, specialists as needed)
• Communicate with and update client’s parents (or primary caregivers) on any medical concerns or medication changes.
• Provide ongoing medical based training for all direct care staff and ensure that proper medical documentation and quality control occurs.
• Provide ongoing medical check-ins with all clients and be the primary medical care provider while on base.
• Manage and participate in a rotating on call schedule
• Be available for medical consultation/expertise for all base/field scenarios when on call

Minimum Qualifications:

• Wilderness First Responder
• EMT-Basic
• Strong background in wilderness medicine
• Current Certification is CPR/First Aid/AED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an educator in environmental education
• Nursing experience
• Medical background
• Direct field experience

Employee Benefits:

• • Medical Insurance with Telemedicine options available to full-time employees after 30 days
  • Vision & Dental insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days
  • Voluntary Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options
  • Employee provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options
  • Retirement 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program provided to promote employee wellness and a variety of services
  • Desirable PTO/SICK plan
  • Company paid professional development and training
  • Employee discounts through local retailers