Group Home Medical Coordinator - Monroe, MI

Macomb Residential•Monroe, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Macomb Residential Opportunities is currently looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Medical Coordinator to join our growing team. Whether you're new to the field or have years of experience, we're confident we have an opportunity for you!

Requirements

Minimum education level: high school diploma
Minimum of 1 year experience in residential care services
Ability to complete training required for position
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise manner
Ability to interact with peers in a positive and supportive manner
Ability to provide supervision and leadership to staff
Verification of health status relating to the job requirements
Three references deemed acceptable to the agency
Current and valid drivers license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Fulfills the basic duties and responsibilities of DIRECT CARE STAFF.
Schedule medical appointments, and maintain open communications with doctors’ offices as needed. Assure that medical appointments are attended, and that subsequent treatment plans are communicated to home staff.
Medication responsibilities: Order meds on a timely basis; keep records of purchases, and inventories of home medical supplies and those sent to workshop. Establish medication sheets on a monthly basis, and keep them updated so that current and accurate med sheets are available for use by home staff. Monitor the dispensation of medications by home staff, by checking the medication sheets on a daily basis. Report any errors to proper supervisor and take necessary steps to correct errors and assure proper medical care to the home residents.
Review home health care chronological forms and follow up on concerns noted by home staff.
Work with the assigned home nurse, and see that monthly nursing recommendations are addressed.
Discuss medical concerns and planned treatments with home staff at staff meetings.