What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Advocate/Direct Support Professional position at ALPHA OPPORTUNITIES INC?
Medical Advocate/Direct Support Professional
This position will work Tuesday through Friday general business hours and every other Sat/Sun 6am to 2pm.
Our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, Community, and Partnership are practiced to ensure care is delivered in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the person(s) and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Position Summary
The Medical Advocate provides support duties related to medical processes and records, may assist with internal testing and screening, order and stock medical supplies, and takes people supported to medical appointment. As scheduled, provides care to people supported and assists them in leading self-directed lives. The key responsibilities listed below are representative and not all inclusive. This position is responsible to: people supported, Agency Nurse.
Key Responsibilities
Incorporate our values and mission into delivery of all services.
Communicate regularly with the Agency Nurse/ Clinical Services Director and others as needed or required. Present any problems or issues without delay.
Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as well as applicable regulations, guidelines, and policy pertaining to position and services provided; maintain documentation and submit paperwork in a timely manner; protect and preserve operations by following HIPAA guidelines.
General Duties
Assist people supported with schedule and attending medical appointments and labs; distribute appointment calendar to all appropriate people supported and staff; Tlog on all appointments and schedule follow-up appointment if needed; arrange transportation for all appointments which may be in town or out of town, check out an Alpha Opportunities, Inc. (AOI) vehicle and fill gas as needed; provide other general runner duties and tasks as assigned; order medical and general supplies for group homes; check stock medications and order when needed.
Medical Support Records
Scan and file documents; file appropriate document in people supported charts; purge medical files that are older than seven (7) years; check people supported vaccination records and keep up to date records notifying parents or guardians; notify program coordinators about premeds so Human Rights Committee (HRC) can approve and follow-up before appointments to ensure authorization was approved; drop off and pick up information from clinics such as new MARs (Medical Administration Record), medical information, and other records or documents as needed; order pre-medications.
Direct Care Services
Provide direct care services when assigned to people supported, this includes help with daily living skills and daily care; assist with medications and treatments; complete all necessary documentation; take people supported to appointments and to get supplies; run office errands as needed.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualification
Education and Experience:
High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent; college or an associate degree in a related field is desirable or in absence of degree, equivalent experience in Developmental Disabilities; 1 year of experience in a similar facility and/or DD certified is preferred.
Other:
- Maintain agency medication administration certification
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- A caring and positive attitude
- Good written and oral communication skills; good grammar and spelling skills
- Flexible and attentive to detail
- Good organizational skills
- Good listening and communication skills
- On time and regular attendance
- Follow oral and written communications
- Certification and training as required; some may be obtained and/or provided on the job
- Able to pass prehire requirements such as criminal background check and drug screen
- Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
- Serve on internal committees as required
Physical Requirements:
Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a person(s) and perform CPR. Ability to lift twenty (20) lbs. Moving, lifting or transferring of person(s) may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) lbs., as well as assist with weights of more than one hundred (100) lbs.
Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop and bend down to the floor, ability to move around rapidly and in small, confined areas.
Alpha Opportunities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.