Medical Coordinator

Community Options, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays (Birthday)

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reduction Partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Medical Coordinator in Allentown, PA. The role focuses on planning, tracking, and ensuring timely fulfillment of clients' medical needs, including scheduling annual, follow-up, and emergency visits, while coordinating with medical professionals and program staff.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and training per state guidelines. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to stay calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments to comply with state licensing regulations
• Observe and monitor client status through paperwork and follow-up appointments
• Track clients' physical care including annual and emergency appointments
• Document client medical appointments accurately and timely
• Attend pertinent medical appointments to ensure clear, precise outcomes
• Communicate with supervisors and medical staff regarding clients' status
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries
• Assist with checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Education

High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Medical Coordinator in Allentown, PA. The Medical Coordinator will plan, track, monitor, and ensure that all clients' needs are being met within appropriate time frames. The Medical Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling all annual, follow-up, and emergency medical appointments. This additionally includes communicating with medical professional staff, program specialists, supervisors, and program directors.

Starting pay is $21.00/per hour

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments to state mandated licensing regulations
• Observe and monitor the client's status through paperwork and follow-up appointments
• Observe and track clients' physical care including, but not limited to, annual and emergency appointments
• Provide accurate, timely, and consistent documentation of client medical appointments in the appropriate records
• Attend all pertinent medical appointments that need to be addressed more clearly and precisely to achieve the best results for the individual
• Communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and medical professionals' regarding clients' status
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays- Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V