Medical Coordinator/Direct Support Professional

SCO Family of Services•Town of Islip, NY

10h

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator/Direct Support Professional works in collaboration with the RN and residence leadership to coordinate individuals’ medical care, appointments, records, medications, and supplies in accordance with OPWDD regulations and agency policies and procedures. The role also assists individuals with daily living routines and household tasks when medical coordination responsibilities are completed or as needed.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Schedule medical appointments in a timely manner and in accordance with regulations, and prepare clinical consultation forms for appointments.
Coordinate with the RN and Residence Manager to ensure sufficient staff are scheduled for appointments; accompany individuals and/or staff to appointments whenever possible.
Ensure medical documentation is reviewed and signed by the RN and/or Residence Manager, then file it in the individual’s medical binder.
Keep appointments and lab work up to date in collaboration with the RN, and ensure physician recommendations are documented and implemented.
Develop a weekly or monthly medical appointment calendar as determined by the RN and Residence Manager.
Maintain and obtain AMAP certification.
Submit prescriptions to ChemRx Pharmacy upon receipt and ensure the pharmacy receives original prescriptions.
Count and record medications upon delivery, verify that AMAPs have done so properly when they receive medications, and complete Client-Specific Sheets for new medications.
Check the Medication Cart/Room weekly for expired medications and adequate supplies for at least five days; reorder medications when supply is insufficient.
Review and log controlled substances, and check the log at least weekly for compliance and accurate counts.
Discontinue medications in collaboration with the RN when indicated by the prescribing physician.
Keep the Medication Room/Cart clean and orderly, maintain sufficient supplies, and order medical supplies as needed.
Ensure AMAP signatures are on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) before the first administration each month, and file MAR documentation monthly.
Prepare off-site medications for home visits, trips, and other activities, including required documentation under OPWDD regulations and agency policy.
Assist the RN with maintaining individuals’ medical binders and completing infection-control, medical-appointment, nursing-report, and resident-report forms.
Complete paperwork as requested by the RN or Residence Manager.
Ensure pharmacy reviews are scheduled and completed quarterly.
Review and monitor bowel movement charts daily and report concerns to the RN and Manager.
Perform other duties requested by the RN, Residence Manager/Assistant Residence Manager, Program Coordinator, or Program Director.
Assist individuals with morning routines and activities of daily living, making beds, breakfast preparation as needed, and breakfast clean-up.
Assist with dinner preparation when medical coordinator responsibilities are complete.
Assist individuals returning from program with tasks such as preparing lunch for the next day, afternoon tooth-brushing, and laundry, as needed or requested.
Complete laundry when medical coordinator responsibilities are complete.
Shop for food for dinner if needed and time is available.