Medical Coordinator -Residential

People's Arc of Suffolk; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a full-time Medical Coordinator/Direct Support Professional in the Town of Huntington, NY. The role involves scheduling medical appointments, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate has a HS Diploma, 2+ years of direct support experience, and AMAP certification. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k). Salary ranges from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years DSP experience.
• AMAP certified within first 3 months of employment.
• Ability to travel between residential locations to oversee up to 3 houses.

Responsibilities

• Schedules medical appointments and maintains paperwork.
• Works with House Manager to schedule staff for appointments.
• Reports to RN and House Manager regarding physician orders.

Skills

Direct Support Professional experience

AMAP certification

Valid NYS Driver's License

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Role: Medical Coordinator/Direct Support Professional (Full-time, Day shift)

Responsibilities

• Schedules medical appointments for the facility and creates/maintains all paperwork needed for the appointment.
• Works with the House Manager to schedule staff to accompany individuals on medical appointments and transport individuals when necessary.
• Reports to the RN and House Manager regarding all physician orders from appointments; maintains all documentation from appointments and ensures orders are completed on a timely basis.
• Maintains documentation regarding all missed physician appointments within the individual\'s charts.
• Checks medication cabinets on a routine basis to ensure medications are current (not expired) and available.
• Ensures that all routine consents and appointments are within state and federal regulations, agency policy and program requirements.
• Updates and maintains the Grab and Go Book for each person supported.
• Adjusts caseload as needed based on medical needs of the people supported within the Residential program, as determined by Nursing and Residential leadership.
• Follows treatment plans and utilizes adaptive and safety equipment needed to promote independence and ensure health, safety and well-being.
• Maintains AMAP certification and assists people supported with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
• Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss a person\'s progress and goal achievements and to offer and gather information and ideas.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2+ years DSP experience
• AMAP certified within first 3 months of employment
• Maintain AMAP without medication errors resulting in adverse reactions
• Ability to travel between residential locations to oversee a maximum caseload of 3 houses, as needed
• Valid NYS Driver\'s License

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8a-4p

Salary

$19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance