Psychiatric Provider Aide (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers (this location formerly known as Community Services NW), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):Psychiatric Provider Aide - Posting #20391Position Summary:Sea Mar Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a Full-time Psychiatric Provider Aide for our location on 19th St Tacoma. The Psychiatric Aide assists in insuring that charts, prescription refill requests, and all information or paperwork the psychiatric prescriber will need is prepared and organized ahead of time. Also ensures medication storage, maintenance, dispensation of waste logs are maintained in accordance with policies and procedures.The Psychiatric Aide (CNA) will assist psychiatric staff with client flow and provide quality of care in a timely manner. Prepares the patient for their office visits with the provider including obtaining subjective data and vital signs. Receives and processes medication refill requests from pharmacies by preparing refill requests fro provider review and approval, and ensures prescriptions are faxed to the pharmacy. Will be working as part of an integrated care team that may include psychiatrists, social workers, behavioral health professional and case managers. Other duties will be assigned upon hire.Qualifications: * Must posses a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License from Washington State. * Posses a current CPR/BLS card or obtain one within 90 days of employment.* Must have a First Aid Certificate. * Basic mathematical skills are required including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and division. Convert pounds to kilograms, etc.* Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to being hired.* Washington State Drivers License required.* Familiarity with computer software desired.* Bilingual English/Spanish required.What We Offer:Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Prescription coverage, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.How to Apply:To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Peggy Wuest, Program Manager at PeggyWuest@seamarchc.orgSea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted on 07/21/2020External candidates may be considered now.This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).Powered by JazzHR2qXmnAS4S4

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