Medical Team Leader (LPN)

Job Description

Assist the Site Administrator with the day-to-day operations of the medical department, while still serving in the medical healthcare provider role.

Essential Responsibilities:

Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission

Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services

Schedule detoxification admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents

Review all detoxification protocol applications

Verification that medical charts have been closed properly

Provide coverage for call-off’s and no-show’s

Conduct ADIA admissions/discharge for detoxification clients

Create monthly medical staff schedule

Schedule monthly team meeting with the Physician’s Assistant and/or Medical Director

Conduct staff training for new medical employees and notify current employees of any changes in day-to-day procedures

Prepare order and inventory of medical supplies with assistance of medical staff

Take appropriate action as directed by Medical Director to ensure clients medical stability and in cases emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol

Assist Medical Director, Physician’s Assistant, and/or designate in the provision of medical services

Ensure all records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for medical unit are maintained on a daily basis

Perform other duties as assignedAdditional Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

2 years of medical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse

Experience with substance abuse or mental health populations preferredSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Must possess a working knowledge of HIPAA

Possess a working knowledge of OSHA standards and Universal precautionsComputer Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and e-mail

Experience using Electronic Medical Records systems strongly preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

TB test and police clearance

Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR

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