Medical Manager

Akua Behavioral Health

• $80K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
  • Preferred 1 year of behavioral healthcare experience
  • Current Health Screen/Physical and TB Test Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Incidental Medical Services (IMS) from start to finish, including provider coordination
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation in the EMR, including physician notes and medication orders
  • Conduct regular audits of medical documentation in the EMR to ensure compliance with policies
  • Assist in day-to-day operations as the second-in-command under the Program Manager
  • Train Clinical Technicians and program staff on incidental medical services and documentation processes

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick leave
  • Equity Shares through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Full Job Description
Position: Medical Manager

Type: Salary, Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $80k - $90k per year

Benefits:
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
  • PTO (Vacation, Sick)
  • Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Incidental Medical Services (IMS): The Medical Manager is responsible for the program's delivery of IMS from end-to-end (incl. provider coordination, ordering, storage, observation, destruction).
  • Documentation: The Medical Manager is responsible for the program's medical documentation in the EMR (incl. physician notes, medication orders, med logs) for the program - whether directly imputed themselves or by another clinical staff.
  • Compliance & Audits: The Medical Manager will regularly audit medical documentation in the EMR to ensure the program remains in accordance the relevant policies and standards. They will be responsible for leading any relevant activities as indicated in company policies and procedures - e.g. Infection Control (IC).
  • Second-in-Command: The Medical Manager is the secondary administrative authority with regard to the day-to-day operations of the facility (behind the Program Manager).
  • Staff Training: The Medical Manager is responsible for training Clinical Technicians and program staff on any incidental medical services and relevant documentation.

Qualifications:
  • License/Credentials: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (required)
  • Education: High school diploma or GED (required), bachelor's degree (preferred), or equivalent vocational schooling in a relevant field (e.g. nursing school)
  • Experience: 1+ year(s) of nursing experience (required), 1+ year(s) of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred)
  • Additional: Current Health Screen / Physical (required) ; TB Test Clearance (required)

Important Qualities:
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Strong desire to apply medical knowledge / nursing skills in a behavioral health setting
  • Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
  • Emotional stability under pressure
  • Exemplary professional conduct and ethics


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