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Medical Assistant bei ABBOTT HOUSE

ABBOTT HOUSE · Irvington, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

$56,000.00  -  $59,574.00

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Job Details

Job Location:    Irvington, NY
Salary Range:    $56000.00 - $59574.00 Salary/year

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT:

Shelter

JOB TITLE:

Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Senior Unit Supervisor

JOB LOCATION:

Irvington, NY

FLSA:

Non-exempt

STATUS & HOURS:

Full-Time- 40 Hours per week

Date Submitted/Revised:

March 1, 2024

 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the safety and daily needs of the children in the unit and acts in accordance with all defined policies and procedures.  The Medical Assistant will be mainly assigned to work with medically fragile children.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for providing one on one daily care and supervision for medically and or psychiatrically fragile minors.
  • Responsible for providing one on one daily and supervision care for tender aged children.
  • Administer & document medication in the medication log.
  • Escort children to medical appointments.
  • Supervise children who are admitted in the hospital.
  • Provide coverage for Youth Specialists whenever it is required.
  • Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
  • Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
  • Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a resident.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
  • Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
  • Is always aware of the whereabouts of all children.
  • Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
  • Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
  • Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit.
  • Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
  • Supervises recreational activities.
  • Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
  • Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
  • Uses TRC vehicle appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
  • Always provides effective supervision of children.
  • Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
  • Maintains appropriate ratios.
  • Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
  • Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
  • Any other related duties as required.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Computer – The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
  • Office Equipment- The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
  • Communication - The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
  • Writing - The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist Office must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
  • Driving - The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
  • Lifting - The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
  • Push/Pull - The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
  • Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
  • Stooping -The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist may occasionally stoop.  This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
  • Kneeling -The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist may occasionally kneel.  This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
  • Crouching - The Medical Assistant/Youth Specialist may occasionally crouch.  This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
  • Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers.  The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.

Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Degree preferred, or a High School diploma.
  • One year’s experience in childcare preferred.
  • Ability to work with all children (medically fragile, psychiatric, differently abled).
  • Experience as a home attendant is crucial. 
  • Familiarity with the ORR population
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Bilingual (Spanish –preferred), Multicultural.
  • All mandated certifications must be taken.

HOURS AND TIME OF WORK

Full-Time- 40 Hours per week

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