Med Support Pro & Care Coordinator (DSP/AMAP)

Heartshare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(B) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking a Medical Support Professional (MSP) to oversee medical/dental and medication-related activities for residents, under the supervision of the program nurse and management. You will schedule medical and dental appointments in coordination with the program nurse and may serve as a DSP on a part-time basis or as needed, depending on weekly MSP hours.

Essential duties include medication inventories, MAR checks, appointment scheduling, and creating tracking systems for health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA or Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate preferred.
• Two years or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license preferred but not required.
• Flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly inventory of all medication.
• Ensure weekly AMAP medication inventory.
• Check MARs daily for missing signatures.
• Check bowel movement charts daily, whether on paper or in Precision Care.
• Check finger stick charts according to schedule.
• Check that all controlled medications have a count sheet and are being signed and counted daily.
• Check MAR monthly for current prescriptions with copies in MAR book.
• Schedule all medical and dental appointments with the program nurse.
• Prepare all monthly MAR sheets with correct medication details.
• Make sure prescriptions have a drug specific sheet to match in the MAR.
• Attend all program medical meetings as per schedule.
• Create tracking systems for medication inventory and medical appointments with Health Services Coordinator.
• Ensure reports for labs or diagnostics are retrieved within two weeks.
• Complete MIPS forms if needed and attach to CVS prior to appointment.
• Ensure AMAPs document bowel movements for individuals needing monitoring.
• Inventory all OTC medications monthly; dispose of expired items.
• In-service new AMAP staff as directed by Program RN.
• Attend majority of medical appointments and advocate for individuals.
• Inform nurse/management of any medication changes.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or DSP certificate

Job description

HeartShare is seeking a Medical Support Professional (MSP) to oversee medical/dental and medication-related activities for residents, under the supervision of the program nurse and management. You will schedule medical and dental appointments in coordination with the program nurse and may serve as a DSP on a part-time basis or as needed, depending on weekly MSP hours.

Essential duties include medication inventories, MAR checks, appointment scheduling, and creating tracking systems for health