Nurse Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the agency's licensed nurse and other program personnel with medical, administrative, and assigned tasks, as follows:

• Medical Card Administration. Check monthly cards, distribute copies, follow-up on issues with coverage, etc).
• Medical Appointments. Schedule medical, dental, vision, and/or other specialty appointments for children in agency programs, complete paperwork, transport children to and from appointments, report to nurse the results of appointments, and communicate any medical follow-up care that is needed. Maintain good relationships and communication with children's health care providers.
• Health Filing. Keep record of appointments, set up health charts on intake, follow-up on medical information (immunizations, health records). Track medical file completeness. Fax, file, facilitate communication regarding medical records.
• Medication Administration. Administer medications to children in agency programs, do monthly tracking and calculation of dosages from the Medical Administration Record.
• Medication Change Follow-Up. Assist with administrative paperwork and follow up when medication changes have been made.
• First Aid/Blood Spill Kits. Do monthly check and refill of kits.
• Child Health. Assist with height/weight tracking of children, assist with vision screenings, blood pressure, PRN medication administration as directed by the nurse.
• Pharmacy Communication. Assist nurse with communication issues with pharmacy, including faxing and filing of documents.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Experience in medical settings and with special needs children preferred.
• Ability to self-direct and multitask efficiently.
• Interact interpersonally and conduct duties in a professional manner. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and record keeping databases.

Requirements: 

• Good communication and teamwork skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Applicants must have a valid Oregon Driver's License and a clean driving record (no citations in the last 3 years) due to being required to transport the children to/from appointments off-site.

Schedule: 32 hours per week, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Compensation: Wage range starts $22.30 /hour, although specific rate can increase based on relevant education and experience.

Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a background check with fingerprints following a conditional job offer. Jasper Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary : $22 - $25