Admin Clerk Jobs in Rialto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Why You'll Love Us:

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.

Salary for this position is $23.00 / Hour.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
• Sick Leave - 48 hours
• Holidays 12 paid per year.

DUTY STATEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Functions

• Observe self-administration of medications for clients as scheduled.
• Assign and label medication boxes for each client who is prescribed medication.
• Log all medications according to Cedar House Life Change Center policy.
• Create a client profile that consists of the client's personal information as directed.
• Create a State Sheet for each client on medications, as directed.
• Ensure clients have their medications refilled in a timely manner by working with local pharmacies.
• Perform a weekly count of all medication under their control and report and document errors to the Medical Liaison.
• Count schedule II through V controlled medications at the start, end of each shift, and document appropriately, according to Cedar House Life Change Center Policy.
• Ensure controlled medications are locked properly in the narcotics cabinet using a 2-lock system.
• Ensure clients who are exiting receive their medications according to Cedar House Life Change Center policy.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Assist clients as needed regarding insurance coverage for medications.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements. 
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees. 
• Consistently applies trauma-responsive practices to promote safety, trust, and healing.    
• Required to train or assist in the trainings of co-workers as needed.
• And other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Ability to maintain an accurate filing system.
• Previous experience with medications (preferred)

Education:

• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of the nature of chemical dependency.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills maintaining productive working relationships with staff.
• An understanding of government contracts and agencies. 
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Performs effectively as a team player.
• Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc. The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other productivity machinery. There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets and necessary medical supplies. It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand. They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations. The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds (individually) for various reasons. Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.