Healthcare Support Specialist LPN, Clinical

Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading provider of Person-Centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Adult Day and Residential Services. Reporting to the Director, Healthcare Supports Clinical or designate, the HealthCare Medical Secretary, Clinical (LPN) is responsible for supporting healthcare staff in coordinating and processing individuals’ health-related needs as indicated.  Medication processing is an essential safety component directly linked to the health and safety of our service recipients. Medication processing and delivery are essential and must be managed at the main administrative building, with materials sent to specific programs as directed.  The HealthCare Medical Secretary, Clinical (LPN) is responsible for processing prescriptions with the assigned Pharmacy, receiving medications, sorting medications, cross-referencing medications with the MAR in Therap System, following up with the Pharmacy, and communicating with the assigned Healthcare Support Professional and others as appropriate. The incumbent will order medical supplies/assistive devices, maintain medical records, record data relative to the individual’s health and medical issues, file medical records, and perform other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications:

• An associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. 
• An LPN license (Licensed Practical Nurse) is required. 
• Three or more years of experience managing a group home is required. Knowledge of medical terminology; Knowledge of or strong familiarity with drug names and their usage. 
• Pharmacy technician or healthcare background preferred. Strong organization, communication, and computer skills required. Demonstration of a thorough understanding of the knowledge, abilities, and skills outlined above.  
• Must have thorough knowledge of all DDD requirements. Knowledge of licensing regulations. Demonstrated ability to thrive and perform in an ever-changing, fast-paced, and demanding environment.  
• Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and the ability to meet agency insurability requirements. Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks. 

ADA Expectations:

This position requires an employee to perform duties in an indoor and or outside setting where exposure to weather elements, dirt, and dust, unpleasant smells, and/or loud noises are possible including occasional temperature fluctuations depending on the climate/season/weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time, twist, carry, lift up to 35 pounds, squat and drive a 6-person passenger van, may require operating manual devices such as hydraulic lifts, wheelchair lifts, vehicle doors, etc. for the purpose of transporting service recipients. Agility with wrist and finger dexterity to access, key and sort electronic information or file documents, ability to view computer and/or electronic device for extended period and other physical duties as directed by your supervisor and/or Director.

Ability to apply Agency Training Crisis Management Verbal and Physical Techniques during a crisis consistent with criteria as trained and in accordance with agency policies and procedure.

The essential Cognitive Functions of this position may include ability to analyze, compute, hear and repeat information, take notes, read documents, generate written information, independently problem solve, tolerate interruptions, maintain positive public relations, organize, verbally communicate and converse with a diverse group of people among others.

The Arc of Union County will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to The Arc of Union County.

EEO statement

The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Employees who may encounter individuals served shall be subject to and comply with the requirements for random drug testing for controlled dangerous substances. Criminal history record background checks will be conducted at least once every two years for agency’s employees. Any employee who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check and refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check shall be immediately removed from the person’s position and the person's employment shall be terminated.