Certified Medication Aide- Houston, TX

• Ensure that the medical clinic is in compliance with program policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvements when needed.
• Ensure appropriate and timely documentation is completed and placed in clients' medical files as required.
• Ensure clients are initially registered and classified into the local hospital care system within seven (7) days of admission.
• Assist facility staff in developing and implementing educational seminars and/or training for clients on various health topics, including but not limited to, proper medication procedures, smoking cessation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, exercise and personal wellness.
• Manage and operate the medical clinic efficiently.
• Assist with pre-admission screening process as needed.
• Provide health education for Cenikor clients and staff as needed.
• Dispense prescribed medications as needed to clients daily.
• Accurately assess and treat minor client health problems.
• Schedule appropriate medical and health-related appointments for clients.
• Conduct monthly inventory and assist facility staff with appropriate disposal of expired and/or discontinued medications.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture to help maintain a positive working environment for all team members.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Establish positive relationships with physicians and maintain a network of health professionals to assist in providing client medical treatment.
• Report potential communicable diseases to the public health authority as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the nonexempt functions as defined in this job description.

• Experienced in working with various types of people.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilient in a challenging environment.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Capable of providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
• Capable of performing job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members:

• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience preferably in providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
• Knowledge of the therapeutic community philosophy preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic health record system preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically including MS Outlook calendar.

• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid required

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