Medical Coordinator (33288)

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,918 - 32,194; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking a Full Time position at 92nd Street - Ozone Park, NY. The role involves responsibilities such as preparing consult sheets, attending medical meetings with the RN and Manager, and coordinating documentation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, medical certifications preferred, and a minimum of 2 years working with the developmentally disabled population in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year experience working with developmentally disabled population.
• 1-2 years solid supervisory experience with similar population.
• AMAP, SCIP, and CPR certification required or agree to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consult sheet for each appointment per agency guidelines.
• Meet weekly for Medical Meeting with RN and Manager.
• Organize consent for treatment process with RN, manager, and MD.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Relevant medical certifications and Associate's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 92nd Street - Ozone Park, NY 11416

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.54 - $23.37 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Essential Functions

• Prepare consult sheet for each appointment regardless of locale per agency guidelines.
• Review all consults after appointment immediately upon return to facility.
• Submit Literal Text changes, new or discontinued orders to ChemRx by the 15th of each month.
• Meet weekly for Medical Meeting with RN and Manager to review tasks, diagnostic tests, and appointments.
• Attend Clinical Team Meetings: ICF quarterly, annual and semi-annual, IRA semi-annual, annual and as needed.
• Organize consent for treatment process and coordinate documentation with RN, manager, MD.
• Any additional tasks related to consumer health care or medical system as deemed necessary by RN or Nurse Administrator.
• Prepare new monthly MAR: daily review of MAR/Medication inventory.
• Ensure all medication errors are documented on an occurrence report and reported to RN and manager.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate respect for all people.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, punctuality, attendance, reliability, flexibility, and pleasantness.
• Demonstrate privacy on all medical concerns.
• Professional interactions with other staff members and community.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning the knowledge and skills required.
• Seek and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Apply knowledge and skills gained and maintain required certifications.
• Participate in work of the organization in a positive way using problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate respect for safety of all others.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Staff.
• Adhere to all rules outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

Qualifications

• Educational: High School diploma or GED. Preferably relevant medical certifications and Associate’s degree.
• Experience: Minimum 2-year experience working with developmentally disabled population, preferably OPWDD population in a residential setting; serve as medical liaison among physicians, services, IDT team, and family.
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: 1-2 years solid supervisory experience with similar population. AMAP, SCIP, and CPR certification required; or agree to obtain within 90 days.
• Physical Demands: Regularly speak clearly and hear; near vision to read documents; provide physical care for clients; restrain challenging behaviors; apply proper lifting techniques.
• Work Environment: Consistent noise level of an office, education, group home, residential, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related setting. Hazards consistent with those environments. Work with individuals aged from childhood to adulthood.