Medical Care Coordination Specialist

Acld; Kings Park (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLD in Kings Park, NY is seeking a Medical Coordination Specialist to coordinate medical care for individuals with developmental disabilities on a residential site. Duties include medication administration oversight, nurse coordination, and scheduling medical follow-ups, with emphasis on patient well-being and documentation.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, English proficiency, AMAP and SCIP certifications (or ability to obtain), CPR/First Aid/AED, and at least one year of relevant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to obtain and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) Certification.
• The ability to obtain and maintain SCIP Core Certification, CPR, First Aid and AED Certification.
• One year experience with developmentally disabled population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dispensing and documentation of medication in accordance with AMAP procedures.
• Maintain appropriate stock of medications for each person supported.
• Meet with the residential nurse to conduct weekly nursing coordination.
• Schedule all medical appointment follow ups as directed.
• Attend medical appointments with people supported, schedule follow up, collect all paperwork, submit to nurse for review.
• Communicate with families regarding medical appointments as needed.
• Prepare the MARs on a monthly basis.
• Review all MARs and corresponding documents for accuracy.

Skills

English communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AMAP Certification

SCIP Core Certification

CPR

First Aid

AED

Job description

ACLD in Kings Park, NY is seeking a Medical Coordination Specialist to coordinate medical care for individuals with developmental disabilities on a residential site. Duties include medication administration oversight, nurse coordination, and scheduling medical follow-ups, with emphasis on patient well-being and documentation.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, English proficiency, AMAP and SCIP certifications (or ability to obtain), CPR/First Aid/AED, and at least one year of relevant