Health Unit Worker

About the role

Reports to the health services administrator. Will receive instruction and direction from licensed provider staff. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general healthcare of patients by providing assistance for activities permitted in the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Aid in coordinating the movement of inmates/patients to and from different areas for medical treatment.
• Take and record vital signs and medical history of assigned patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist the nurse/provider during examination.
• Work efficiently to ensure providers have a seamless flow of patients, supplies, charts, and equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory tests after verifying competency.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients; provide education on condition, treatment, or treatment plan.
• Chart medical care consistently with scope of practice and ensure completeness and accuracy of entries.
• Administer oral medications, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections under the directive of a licensed provider.
• Absorb medication and/or sharps counts when necessary.
• Provide assistance to Infirmary patients as instructed, and accurately enter treatment provided in the medical record.
• Perform complex and technical procedures under nursing supervision, such as: unsterile dressing changes, superficial wound care, performing urine and finger stick glucose tests.
• Set up and operate therapeutic equipment; instruct and supervise patients in various therapies.
• Conduct peripheral venipuncture (phlebotomy) to collect blood samples, if necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtain and store medical supplies; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Ensure supply security, replace facility working stock, maintain the upkeep of facility supply room and medical equipment, and maintain inventory PAR levels.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management techniques.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED and one-year related experience required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or completion of an accredited medical assistant program from a program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association or any entity approved by the board preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• A valid driver’s license in the State of Florida with an acceptable driving record is required.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (9 total)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Pay

$16/hr.

Schedule

Full Time, 8hrs.