Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator

Center for Family Support; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc. seeks a Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator to handle duties of a Direct Support Professional plus scheduling, tracking and documenting medical appointments and labs. The role supports individuals with developmental disabilities in New York.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical logs, monitoring medication inventories weekly, and communicating with nurses and managers. A NYC driver license and relevant experience are required; a flexible schedule is beneficial.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of HHA experience preferred.
• 2+ years of Direct Support Professional experience preferred.
• NYC Driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Document all required paperwork, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Track medical appointments and follow-ups; document in tracking forms.
• Track lab tests and ensure proper documentation in medical logs.
• Manage medication inventory weekly; order as prescribed and maintain storage per regs.
• Identify medication errors and communicate to nurse/manager promptly.
• Use Medical Communication Log to update nurse and manager.

Skills

HHA experience

Direct Support

Medical coordination

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator is responsible for all of the duties of a Direct Support Professional plus scheduling, tracking and documenting all medical appointments, as well as scheduling all labs and required tests.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Our industry-leading benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Document all paperwork required, including incident reports, log entries and Res. Hab. progress notes when appropriate
• Track all medical appointments and follow-up appointments and document in tracking forms
• Track all lab tests, as well as other tests and ensure correct documentation in medical tracking log
• Document all consults, refusals and MD recommendations appropriately
• Ensure that medication inventories are completed at least weekly, ad will order new medication as prescribed, in a timely manner, and maintain the medication storage area in accordance with regulations
• Identify medication errors and communicate the errors to the nurse and manager effectively
• Communicate with the nurse and manager via a Medical Communication Log
• Follow all AMAP procedures
• Attend ISP or other meetings when requested
• Maintain open lines of communication with management and staff

Qualifications

• NYC Driver license or driver license required
• HS Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of HHA experience required, CNA experience a plus
• 2+ years of Direct Support Professional experience a plus

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Pay Range

USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.