Medical Coordinator

Community Options, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medi­-

Paid Holidays—Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

University partnerships with tuition"

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Medical Coordinator in Cicero, NY to plan, track, and ensure that all clients’ needs are met within appropriate time frames. You will schedule all annual, follow-up, and emergency medical appointments while coordinating with medical staff and program directors.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse teams. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour; schedule is Tuesday through Saturday; background checks are

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments to state licensing regulations.
• Observe and monitor client status through paperwork and follow-up appointments.
• Track and document client medical care, including annual and emergency visits.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of medical appointments in records.
• Attend pertinent medical appointments to ensure clear, precise outcomes for individuals.
• Communicate with supervisors, co-workers and medical professionals about client status.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Good judgment in crisis situations

Ability to build supportive relations

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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

We are seeking a Medical Coordinator in Cicero, NY. 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 Rate: $19.00 per hour

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

• Must have a valid Driver's License*

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