Certified Medication Aide bei Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc

Description

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to strengthen the wellness of our communities. Operating over 10 counties in North-Central Kansas, we provide a full range of psychotherapy, crisis, medication management, and substance abuse recovery services to over 7000 adults, adolescents, and children every year. Pawnee is the only provider in our service area who welcomes anyone in need of services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – regardless of their insurance, status as a client, or ability to pay. We also believe that all staff have an important role to play in maintaining the wellness of our communities – and we are looking for bright, talented people to fill those roles!

If that’s a mission that excites you, read on!

What We Offer

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes top tier benefits like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month.
• Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.
• Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month (12 days/year), jumps to 18 days/year on your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
• Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!

The Role You Play
As a vital part of Pawnee’s medical services team, you’ll provide essential clinical and administrative support that helps clients get the care they need. This is a fast-paced, flexible role that makes a real difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting nursing and medical staff with clinical and clerical tasks
• Assisting clients with medication refills, prior authorizations, and patient assistance programs
• Coordinating care with pharmacies, primary care providers, and other health agencies
• Helping manage and document medication samples under supervision
• Supporting psychiatric services via televideo, including taking vitals and assisting communication
• Assisting with treatment plan reviews and closing charts in our electronic health record

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, helping to ensure smooth, compassionate, and effective care for every client.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is reliable and trustworthy, (you will be expected to set and keep your own schedule!), and has experience/a passion for working with children. They are also flexible and creative, as we give CSPs the freedom to plan out activities themselves. Finally, you will be working with high-needs children, so a proven ability to manage high-stress situations eloquently, tactfully, and professionally is required.

If that describes you, apply now!

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification in the State of Kansas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• Strong ability to work as a team.

Preferred:

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Behavioral or mental health experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.