At Bayside Community Network, caring is the essence of our philosophy. For over 50 years, we have embraced the belief that all persons with disabilities should be treated with dignity. We strive to assist the individuals we serve to become as independent as possible and promote an environment where they can attain their life goals.
We are currently seeking a full time medical assistant to assist our nursing department.
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nursing Aide is a full-time position and is responsible for the following duties:
- Safely transport and accompany consumers on scheduled and unscheduled medical appointments, including visits to urgent care clinics and emergency rooms.
- Maintains a flexible schedule to allow for consumer medical appointments that may occur outside normal business hours.
- Accurately communicates information regarding consumers and their health care needs with their treating physicians and with nursing department staff.
- Under the direction of the RN/CM/DN(S), assists in routine and PRN medication administration in accordance with MTTP standards to consumers during day program hours as needed.
- Assists the RN/CM/DN(S) in gathering health information for consumers, such as monthly weights and vital signs when needed.
- Assists with preparing for visits to the agency from outside medical professionals.
- Under the direction and supervision of the delegating nurse/case manager, performs delegable tasks including but not limited to, nebulizer treatments, blood glucose monitoring, J-tube and G-tube care and feeding, foley catheter care, and basic first aid as needed.
- Receives nursing direction from and provides assistance and support to the agency Delegating RN/Case Managers(s).
- Assists the agency nurse case managers with collecting HRST data.
- Assists in coordinating and scheduling of medical appointments for consumers.
- Assists with accurate filing medical documentation into consumer medical files.
- Ensures medical files are orderly and up to date and reports discrepancies to the DON.
- Assists when needed, with preparing required paperwork for client’s doctor visits.
- Participates in nursing department meetings as assigned by the DON.
- Stays up to date on current standards within the adults with disabilities population.
- Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality in respect to each consumer and employee.
- Acts as an advocate on behalf of consumers with health care professionals, team members, family members, pharmacy, etc.
- Maintains positive and professional rapport with community entities, parents and guardians
- Projects as a positive ambassador of the agency.
- Maintains Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification in good standing.
- Maintains a safe driving record and meets agency requirements for driving agency vehicles.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license in good standing with at least 2 years of driving experience. Applicants must also pass local, state and federal background checks.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.99 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Potential employees must be able to flex their shift earlier or later than the 8am - 4 pm shift dependent upon consumer appointments ( e.g. 7am- 4pm or 8am-5pm). Please reply yes or no if this works for you.
- Do you agree to complete a criminal background and driving record check?
- Have you ever pled "guilty" or "no contest" or been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic offense. If yes, PLEASE EXPLAIN HERE:
- You will have to attend various mandatory training classes that will be scheduled on weekdays between 9am - 4pm. Are you able to adjust your schedule to complete these mandatory training classes?
- WHAT IS THE BEST PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO REACH YOU? PLEASE CHECK YOUR INDEED AND PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT FOR INTERVIEW INFORMATION.
Experience:
- driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Elkton, MD 21921 (Required)
Work Location: In person
