Medical Coordinator

Community Options, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reduction via University-Partn

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Medical Coordinator in Cicero, NY. The role plans, tracks, and ensures clients’ needs are met within required timeframes, coordinating all annual, follow-up, and emergency medical appointments.

The position requires scheduling expertise, communication with medical staff, and adherence to licensing regulations. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to stay calm and composed in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments to state mandated licensing regulations.
• Observe and monitor the client’s status through paperwork and follow-up appointments.
• Document client medical appointments accurately in the records.
• Attend medical appointments to address needs clearly and precisely.
• Communicate with supervisors, coworkers and medical professionals about clients’ status.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or investigations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Scheduling

Crisis management

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 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

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