Job Details

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Patient Care:
• Provide basic care, including monitoring vital signs like blood pressure and temperature.
• Observe, assess, and document patients' medical history and physical condition.
2. Medication Management:
• Verify medication dosages and oversee administration.
• Manage medications such as Methadone and Vivitrol, ensuring compliance with DEA regulations.
• Use systems like MAPS for medication information verification.
3. Documentation and Record-Keeping:
• Enter, transcribe, and maintain patient information in both written and electronic forms.
4. Team Collaboration:
• Participate in treatment team activities, contributing to assessments and evaluations of patient well-being.
• Collaborate on treatment plans with team members.
5. Diagnostic Procedures:
• Perform diagnostics such as EKG, phlebotomy, and venipuncture.
• Prepare specimens for lab analysis.
6. Patient and Family Communication:
• Explain treatments and procedures to patients and their families or legal representatives.
7. Supervision:
• Supervise medical support staff, ensuring they have necessary training and certifications.

8. Compliance and Confidentiality:

• • Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Ensure all licensure and certification requirements are current, including BCLS certification and DWIHN programs.

9. Certification and Training Requirements:

Licensure and CME Trainings:

• Hold a valid license relevant to the healthcare role.
• Engage in Continuing Medical Education to maintain licensure and stay updated on medical practices.

BCLS Certification:

• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support is essential for emergency response capabilities.

DWIHN Detroit Wayne Connect (DWC) Online Mandatory Trainings:

• Complete mandatory online training system specific to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providers.

Improving MI Practices (DWIHN Requirement):

• • Participate in programs focused on enhancing substance use disorder, mental health, and integrated care practices in Michigan.