Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Medical Coordinator primary role is to oversee the medical requirements of the resident’s living at the ITR, CTR, Phoenix Rising, and Pre-Independent Living Program, as well as ensuring the state mandated Medication Administration Program’s policies and processes are implemented and adhered to. This includes but is not limited to ensuring MAP paperwork and medication administration reports/requirements are met daily, weekly and monthly. This position will require working collaboratively with the program nurse to ensure participants medical needs and program MAP requirements are met.

JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Support and Train staff on the floor (New hires, Checklist, MAP)
• Support with Client Medical Needs and Program MAP Requirements

• Conduct on-going periodic assessments of residents’ needs
• Make Sure Medication Counts are completed in Narcotics Book for all MAP programs
• Medication Book Updated according to MAP Guidelines (see sample med book)
• Post and Verify orders as needed
• Complete Medication Disposal with Supervisor (MAP)
• Request any refills from Richmond (using website/calling/faxing)
• Review errors or questions found by MAP Staff
• Provide Oversight on the Transcription of any new medications with HCP Order
• Complete MARs for following month and place in med book, file old month MARs in Resident Binders
• Update resident Medication in Medsoft
• Update changes in med times and allergies in Med Room Board
• Work with Jackie on scheduling map training sessions for staff
• Schedule and conduct map medication passes.

Medical Responsibilities

• Update HCSP
• Work with Medical Case Manager on scheduling all needed resident medical appts
• Support clinicians with referrals and getting medical documents as needed
• Get support from clinicians to get new patient paperwork signed by DCF
• Update Med List on med soft
• Communicate with providers as needed (drug test updates, new symptoms, med refusals)
• Work with medical case manager with updating appts in Google Calendar
• Provide oversight on encounter forms for next day appointments (attach all needed documents-fact sheet, insurance, consents, med list) File Encounter Forms
• Any other duties or assignments deemed necessary or relevant to the position as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required. Valid MAP certification is a requirement; additional education in health care is preferred.