Medical Coordinator

Community Options, Inc.•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is seeking a Medical Coordinator in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Medical Coordinator plans, tracks, and monitors clients’ medical needs to ensure they are met within appropriate time frames. The role schedules annual, follow-up, and emergency medical appointments and communicates with medical professionals, program specialists, supervisors, and program directors. Starting pay is based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Complete all state- and agency-required training in accordance with state guidelines.
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug-testing checks is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule all client medical appointments in accordance with state-mandated licensing regulations.
Observe and monitor clients’ status through paperwork and follow-up appointments.
Observe and track clients’ physical care, including annual and emergency appointments.
Provide accurate, timely, and consistent documentation of client medical appointments in the appropriate records.
Attend pertinent medical appointments that need to be addressed more clearly and precisely to achieve the best results for the individual.
Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and medical professionals regarding clients’ status.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Cooperate with licensing and department staff during any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.