What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coordinator Residential/OPWDD/Daily Pay position at People's Arc of Suffolk?
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Role 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. Accompanies
and/or transports individuals on medical appointments and hospital visits when necessary.
- Reports to the RN and House Manager regarding all Physician orders that occur from the appointment, maintains all
documentation from appointments and ensures that the 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 and ensure that all medications are current (not expired) and
available.
- Ensures that all routine consents and appointments are within state and federal regulations, agency policy and
procedures, the employee handbook and program requirements.
- Updates and maintains the Grab and Go Book for each person supported.
- Adjusts caseload as needed based on the medical needs of the people supported within Residential program, to be determined by Nursing and Residential leadership.
- Follows treatment plans and utilizes all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each person to
promote independence and ensure their health, safety and well-being.
- Maintains AMAP certification and assists people supported with medication administration according to the AMAP
policy and procedures. Assists with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
- Serves as 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.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole distrection of the Employer.
- 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 location to oversee a maximum caseload of 3 houses, as needed.
- Valid NYS Drivers License
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8a-4p
Salary 19.00-22.00 Hour
Location Oakdale & East Islip
- 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