Medical Coordinator

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time role focused on healthcare coordination for individuals from childhood to adulthood. This position includes preparing medical documentation, ensuring proper care techniques, and supporting the clinical team. Ideal candidates should have relevant healthcare certifications and experience working with developmentally disabled populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• AMAP, SCIP, CPR certifications required or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Consent for Treatment process.
• Prepare monthly MAR and document medication discrepancies.
• Attend weekly Medical Meetings with RN and Manager.

Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Communication

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Relevant medical certifications

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 92nd Street - Ozone Park, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.54 - $23.37 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Essential Functions:

• Prepare consult sheet for each appointment following agency guidelines.
• Review all consults immediately after appointments, upon return to the facility, regardless of whether the medical coordinator accompanied the consumer.
• Submit Literal Text changes, new or discontinued orders to ChemRx by the 15th of each month to ensure accurate medication records for the next month’s MAR.
• Attend weekly Medical Meetings with RN and Manager to review outstanding tasks, diagnostic tests, and appointments.
• Participate in Clinical Team Meetings:
• ICF: Quarterly, Annual, and semi-annual as scheduled, or monthly clinical.
• IRA: Semi-annual, annual, and as needed.
• Coordinate the Consent for Treatment process, including documentation with RN, manager, and MD.
• Perform additional tasks related to consumer healthcare or medical systems as deemed necessary by RN or Nurse Administrator.
• Prepare monthly MAR by reviewing medication inventory daily and ensuring all medication errors are documented and reported.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties.

Other Functions:

• Demonstrate respect for all individuals.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, attendance, reliability, flexibility, and a pleasant demeanor.
• Ensure privacy concerning all medical concerns.
• Interact professionally with staff and community members.
• Show enthusiasm for learning and seek feedback for performance improvement.
• Apply acquired knowledge and skills, maintain certifications, and participate positively in organizational activities.
• Prioritize safety for all.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by senior staff, adhering to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Educational: High School diploma or GED; relevant medical certifications and an Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years working with the developmentally disabled, preferably OPWDD population in a residential setting, serving as a Medical liaison and documenting visits.
• Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: 1-2 years supervisory experience with similar populations; AMAP, SCIP, and CPR certifications required or obtainable within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands:

• Clear speech and good hearing.
• Ability to read data, documents, spreadsheets, and reports in print and digital forms.
• Ability to provide physical care, including bathing, feeding, diapering, and wheelchair pushing.
• Ability to physically restrain challenging behaviors.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Work Environment:

• Noise levels typical of office, educational, residential, and health environments.
• Potential hazards consistent with such environments.
• Work with individuals from childhood to adulthood.