PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC ASSISTANT
Location: Denton, Texas
Description: Denton County MHMR Center is currently seeking to employ PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC ASSISTANT right now, this occupation will be settled in Texas. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Under direction of the PCA Supervisor and within federal, state and local guidelines performs entry-level to routine habilitative and rehabilitative patient care services work. Work involves providing health and personal care services to patients; observing, reporting, and documenting patient conditions and behaviors; and intervening in medical and/or psychiatric emergencies.
This position is responsible for assisting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Front Desk Staff in the coordination of services provided in the Psychiatric clinic. Works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Duties
Ensures that clients are seen in the psychiatric clinic for scheduled and standby appointments in a timely manner by working closely with the Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Case Managers, and Front Desk Staff.
Coordinates communication between their assigned physician/nurse practitioner and other clinic and center staff.
Prepares the schedules and clients’ charts for the physician’s or nurse practitioner’s on a daily basis. Ensures the documentation is completed accurately according to DCMHMR’s policies and procedures.
Provides emergency intervention when necessary according to Department of Human Services (DHS) and Center Policies and Procedures.
Provides verbal Prevention Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) intervention correctly when necessary.
Provides Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency until other medical aid arrives.
Provides emergency and non-emergency first aid until professional aid arrives or as directed by a licensed medical professional.Ensures that clients are referred to Case Managers as deemed necessary by Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses or Mental Health Authority Staff.
Educates clients on clinic guidelines, including but not limited to contacting the nurse line, lab work, ordering refills, and the crisis line.Checks each client in and out of the Psychiatric Clinic as per protocol. Checks vital signs as delegated by a doctor or nurse, per protocol. Legibly documents accurate information identifying how medication has been provided at that visit using the appropriate funding source.
Processes prior authorization requests for prescription coverage in a timely manner.
Legibly documents calls from the nurse line and returns calls to clients as appropriate. Refers other calls to nurses as needed.
Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by supervisor within designated timeframes.
Must be able to work at DOPC, LOPC, COPC, or MOPC.
Completes audits and reports as assigned, which may include but not limited to
PCA chart audits
CPT coding
Atypical med fund sources
Clozaril
Med costs
Invalid services
Education and or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Six (6) months prior experience in a clinical setting and Mental Health experience preferred.
Registration Certification Licesure other Qualifications
All job specific training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Must maintain a valid Texas driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to the Centers insurance requirements.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Denton County MHMR Center.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 03:00:34 GMT