Daily Pay

People's Arc of Suffolk•Oakdale, NY

7d•$19 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator is responsible for managing the medical appointments and related documentation for individuals within the residential program. This role involves scheduling appointments, coordinating staff accompaniment, ensuring physician orders are followed, and maintaining accurate records. The coordinator also plays a role in medication management and serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.

Requirements

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

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.
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.