What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Coordinator position at Life Unlimited, Inc.?
Job Title: Health Coordinator
Department: Community Living
Reports To: Vice President of Health Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Health Coordinator supports the comprehensive health and wellness of individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities (IDD) by coordinating medical care, facilitating communication among
providers, reviewing medications and physician orders, and reporting concerns to the RN and direct
support staff. This role serves as a key liaison between healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the
interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and timely response to health needs.
Basic Functions And General Responsibilities
physician.
Physical Expectations
This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting –
depending on the needs and activities of the individuals supported. It may require light (5 lbs.) to heavy
lifting (50 pounds of dead weight) and occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, and/or climbing stairs
again depending on the needs of the individual supported. The position will require occasional physical
intervention if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior. Driving
an agency or personal vehicle is an expectation.
Working Conditions
Qualifications
Supports.
Department: Community Living
Reports To: Vice President of Health Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Health Coordinator supports the comprehensive health and wellness of individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities (IDD) by coordinating medical care, facilitating communication among
providers, reviewing medications and physician orders, and reporting concerns to the RN and direct
support staff. This role serves as a key liaison between healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the
interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and timely response to health needs.
Basic Functions And General Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health appointments for
- Review and monitor physician orders, medication lists, and treatment plans for accuracy and
- Communicate relevant health updates, appointments, and provider recommendations to home
- Identify and report medication discrepancies, outdated orders, or health concerns to the
- Ensure all health documentation is current and accurately entered into the electronic health
- Track preventive care services and routine screenings in alignment with state and
- Ensure all appointments are entered into Therap and the status is accurately updated.
- Provide detailed information under “results” for each appointment.
- Upload medical documents to their appropriate location in Therap such as the MAR,
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to individual service
- Ensure new medications are checked-in accurately by checking them against the doctor’s
- Prepare medication destruction documentation to dispose of discontinued, inaccurate, or
- Check the live MARs throughout the month and report discrepancies and errors to the RN.
- Check-in monthly cycle meds in the home. Reconfigure the next month’s MAR at that time.
- Request medical reports and results from hospitals for complete medical records.
- Ensure physician’s orders (POS/POF) are signed annually by the primary physician. Report
physician.
Physical Expectations
This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting –
depending on the needs and activities of the individuals supported. It may require light (5 lbs.) to heavy
lifting (50 pounds of dead weight) and occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, and/or climbing stairs
again depending on the needs of the individual supported. The position will require occasional physical
intervention if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior. Driving
an agency or personal vehicle is an expectation.
Working Conditions
- This position will require travel between residential locations and medical offices.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and lift moderate weight as part of documentation and client
- Requires flexibility and responsiveness to meet the urgent and ongoing health needs of
Qualifications
- Must have graduated from High School or obtained a General Equivalency Diploma.
- Must have at least 1 year of successful employment in a work environment similar to that
- A combination of medical education and work experience equaling 2 years may be
- Must obtain and maintain training and certification in all required areas such as
Supports.
- Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum
- Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination