South Main - Medical Appt Coordinator (MAC) - FT - GLOW

Arc GLOW; Town of Oakfield (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with agency match up to 5%

College Tuition Assistance

Affordable medical insurance with HRA

Job summary

Arc Glow seeks a Medical Appointment Coordinator to support individuals with developmental disabilities in home settings. You will assist with medical services, manage transportation to appointments, and document essential information as part of a small team.

Responsibilities include ensuring medication availability, communicating with staff, and coordinating care with RNs and providers. The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and on-going documentation to support daily living goals.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from work.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Physical ability to transfer and lift individuals with mobility needs.
• Team-oriented mindset with a drive to help others.
• Ability to efficiently use a computer and various software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist people supported in obtaining medical services and document information per policy (medication administration, transportation to appointments).
• Ensure adequate medication is on site for each individual.
• Communicate with residential site staff to ensure orders are understood and followed.
• Make recommendations to RN/Health Care provider to improve health and wellness.
• Complete required paperwork daily or as needed.
• Provide direct support as needed.
• Provide transportation to appointments using agency vehicles.
• Utilize various software platforms for job functions.

Skills

Driver's license (NYS)

Excellent communication

Mobility transfer & lifting

Team player

Computer literacy

Tools

Software platforms

Job description

Our Medical Appointment Coordinators provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities within the home setting. Working with a team, DSPs assist with daily living skills, personalized goals, arts and crafts, games, sensory activities, and accompany on outings in the community. Starting pay is $20.25 an hour for part time and full time positions.

Shift Differentials:

Weekends: $2/hour

Overnights: $3/hour

Evenings: $.50/hour

WHAT IS ARC GLOW?

We are a parent and family driven organization that empowers and supports people of all ages with a broad spectrum of emotional, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our residential locations cover the four counties in the GLOW region, providing supports and services to over 150 people.

WHO DOES THE ARC GLOW SUPPORT?

• People with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be valued members of their communities, with the opportunity to realize their full potential and a future that is secure.

WHAT WOULD I BE DOING?

• Responsible for assisting people supported in receiving needed/desired medical services and communicating and documenting pertinent information as per program policy (i.e., medication administration, transportation to appointments).
• Ensures an adequate amount of medication is on site for each individual at all times.
• Provides communication to residential site staff to ensure physician and clinical orders are understood and followed.
• Makes recommendation to the RN and/or Health Care provider to maintain and/or improve the overall health and wellness of individuals supported.
• Completes required paperwork on daily / as needed basis.
• Provides direct support as needed.
• Provide transportation to appointments with agency vehicles.
• Use various software platforms for specific job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT COORDINATOR:

• A valid NYS driver's license with an acceptable driving record, per agency policy, and reliable transportation to and from work is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The physical ability to transfer and lift people with mobility restraints.
• The drive to help others with personal goals and work in a team environment.
• The ability to efficiently use a computer.

WE SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR TIME AWAY FROM WORK!

• Vacation time begins accruing immediately and is available to use after three months of employment
• Sick time begins accruing immediately and is available to use immediately.
• Paid holidays (8 holidays)

Other Benefits include:

• 401(k) with agency match up to 5%
• College Tuition Assistance
• Affordable medical insurance with agency funded Health Reimbursement Account

GROW WITH GLOW!

• Our strong training program will provide the skills needed to work with people with disabilities. All training is paid. Arc GLOW provides opportunities to grow and advance in a meaningful and rewarding career.