Health Support Assistant ($250 Starting Bonus!)

Overview

The Health Support Assistant (HSA) will assist the health services team in a variety of duties to support the health needs of people with disabilities. This position will coordinate, track and attend appointments across all locations for NHS Northstar, from Grand Rapids to Embarrass. The HSA may order, set up and ensure medication administration practices are being followed per physicians ordered and documented accurately. The HSA will be a role model for Direct Support Professionals and will have excellent communication and customer services skills both internally and with external customers. The HSA will be providing direct care while working with the individuals in our service.

New employee starting bonus to be paid after 90 days of employment:

• Full-time positions: $250.00
  

Base starting pay:

• $19.00/hr

Location:

• Chisholm, MN

Available time types:

• Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles of NHS Northstar.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for safety, confidentiality of data, quality assurance, current rules, agency policies and able to demonstrate mature judgment and able to make programmatic and supervisory decisions.
• Reporting to the Director of Program Operations, the HSA supports health services and its nursing staff (LPN and/or RN).
• Ability to have a flexible schedule and availability to meet the needs of the department, individuals and employees as determined by agency leadership.
• Assist in training staff on medication administration, use of medical equipment, and medical supports as well as communicating any concerns to the program nurse.
• Review, distribute and monitor Medication Administration Records as assigned.
• Review medical documents for accuracy and appropriate timelines.
• Assist in keeping medical records for individuals served up to date.
• Coordinate, prepare paperwork and attend medical appointments as assigned.
• Is knowledgeable of individual rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being of all individuals we serve in a safe, secure environment.
• Coordinates with physicians and other healthcare providers and ensures that individuals receive the proper medical care determined by the treating healthcare professional.
• Provides on-going training and support as needed to line staff and management in health-related topics.
• Participate in medical appointments with outside agencies.
• Prepare necessary healthcare reports and summaries for individual team meetings and outside agencies.
• Participate in individual meetings as directed.
• Relate to and react to each employee and individuals with unique needs, abilities, and personalities.
• Communicate and cooperate with all agency departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience/Education/Training

• High School Diploma.
• At least one (1) year of medical experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Health Unit Coordinator preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Experience coordinating, attending and documenting multiple medical appointments preferred.

Regulatory Requirements/Licensure

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Department of Human Services Background Check.
• Meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to NHS Northstar’s insurance carrier.