Community Access Technician

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, conforming to established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Public Health regulations
• Serve as the first responder in the case of a medical emergency at all sites
• Provide supportive and non-judgmental clinical support for patients with substance use disorder
• Provide basic wound care and skin assessment
• Accurate assessment of sedation and documentation and clinical intervention as appropriate
• Reach out to clinical supports for care coordination and to provide high standards of patient care
• Provide risk reduction counseling and connection to treatment programs
• Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets, and other documentation
• Maintains a direct line of communication with shelter staff; timely communication with supervisor regarding shift change needs
• Maintains a professional approach
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate
• Functions as part of a team that includes the Director and Supervisor of the 112 Southampton Street Shelter clinic and staff, and Woods-Mullen Shelter clinic staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of emergency response or Emergency Medical Services required
• Current Emergency Medical Responder certification. (Higher level certification/licensure is acceptable as a condition of hire.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong assessment skills, self-directed, motivated, and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Pharmacological understanding of medications or drugs that cause sedation, knowledge of opioid overdose management and brief interventions
• Understanding of substance use disorder and behavioral health issues
• Interest and experience with underserved population preferable
• Interest in public health, primary and preventive nursing/medicine and working with disadvantaged groups
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply