Medical Appointment Coordinator and Driver

Kids for the Future; Marple Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Service Worker in Springfield, PA to support individuals in ICF-MR and PLF programs. The role involves scheduling medical appointments, transporting clients, and preparing related paperwork while maintaining confidentiality.

You will collaborate with nursing staff, document follow-ups, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. A high school diploma, English proficiency, and a PA driver's license are required; some medical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with medical and developmental disabilities experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Current PA driver's license.
• Clearances: Physical, PA. State Police, Child Abuse and FBI (if applicable).
• Physical ability for prolonged standing, lifting and walking. No lifting restrictions.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule medical appointments.
• Transport, accompany and support individuals in ICF-MR and PLF programs to medical appointments.
• Prepare all paperwork related to medical appointments, including lab results, referrals and insurance documents.
• Knowledge of purpose of medical appointments.
• Knowledge of individual Behavior Plans to assist and support during medical appointments.
• General knowledge of individual's lifetime medical history to communicate to health care provider.
• Documentation of follow-up appointments and re-calls.
• Inform Nursing staff of medical changes, new orders and results of medical appointments.
• Prepare weekly medical appointment schedule and distribute to appropriate parties.
• File all medical, nursing and health care documents as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of individual's medical records and personal information.
• Complete 24 hours of in-service annually.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards as they relate to specific program areas.
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment and decisions regarding health concerns.
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of all personnel.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and deviate from the routine, according to the needs of the program.
• Will perform other duties as directed by Administrator, Program Director and Director of Residential Operations.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Report for duty on time as scheduled.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Valid PA driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 686 Old Marple Road,Springfield, PA, 19064,United States
• Job Category Service worker
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule medical appointments
• Transport, accompany and support individuals in ICF-MR and PLF programs to all medical appointments
• Prepare all paperwork related to medical appointments, including lab results, referrals and insurance documents
• Knowledge of purpose of medical appointments
• Knowledge of individual Behavior Plans to assist and support individual during medical appointment
• General knowledge of individual's lifetime medical history to communicate to health care provider
• Documentation of follow-up appointments and re-calls
• Inform Nursing staff of medical changes, new orders and results of medical appointments
• Prepare weekly medical appointment schedule and distribute to appropriate parties
• File all medical, nursing and health care documents as directed
• Maintain confidentiality of individual's medical records and personal information
• Complete 24 hours of in-service annually
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards as they relate to specific program areas, such as licensing regulations and current policy
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment and decisions regarding health concerns
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of all personnel
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and deviate from the routine, according to the needs of the program
• Will perform other duties as directed by Administrator, Program Director and Director of Residential Operations
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Report for duty on time as scheduled

CONTACTS

• Individuals, staff members, families, health care providers and disciplines, other agency and community contacts

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate with medical and developmental disabilities experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Current PA driver's license
• Clearances: Physical, PA. State Police, Child Abuse and FBI (if applicable)
• Physical ability for prolonged standing, lifting and walking. No lifting restrictions.
• Basic computer skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in a variety of settings and environments, moderate exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Fixed hours with occasional flexible hours

HAZARDS

• Bloodborne pathogen exposure risk: High
• Exposure to hazardous materials: Low
• Heavy Equipment: No

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position. This shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Management reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary without prior notification.