Medical Coordinator OPWDD- Housing Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Smithtown, NY

112d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator coordinates medical and psychiatric services for adults with developmental disabilities and supports them in achieving their personal outcomes. The position is responsible for supporting the rights, health, safety, and personal outcomes of people living in the residence. This role is performed in person and requires travel between FREE locations, doctors’ offices, and other community locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities.
Valid AMAP certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 120 days.
Proficient computer skills.
Proficient writing skills and a grasp of basic grammar and spelling.
Ability to work flexibly in a team environment, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
Efficiency, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the criteria to be an agency driver.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods (at least eight hours); communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed; and lift 50 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

Support the rights, health, safety, and personal outcomes of people living in the residence.
Coordinate and schedule routine, follow-up, and emergency medical and psychiatric services.
Arrange transportation and directions for appointments, confirm appointment locations, and allow enough time for arrival.
Gather the information needed for appointments before departure, such as consultation forms, medical books, and nurses’ notes.
Obtain completed consultation forms and needed prescriptions from physicians before leaving appointments.
Listen attentively to medical professionals, seek clarification when appropriate, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times.
Review the medical appointment calendar daily.
Document treatment and communicate relevant information to appropriate team members.
Maintain medication inventory and ensure medications are ordered as needed.
Maintain paper or electronic filing systems and databases, including recording information and updating documents and correspondence.
Operate electronic systems and coordinate information flow internally and with other organizations.
Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation promptly and in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, coworkers, and community members.
Maintain strict confidentiality of information concerning the people supported and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and help prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
Meet job requirements, remain compliant, and follow FREE’s ethical standards, its Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.