Medical Coordinator

The Arc's•Meadville, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator provides essential health care, consultation, and assessment services to individuals and employees of The Arc. This role involves training, appointment scheduling, medical administration oversight, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The coordinator also plays a key role in managing medical supplies, medications, and collaborating with pharmacies. Additionally, the position may assist in policy development and client registration for events like Special Olympics.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Ability to apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems in a constantly changing environment.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts
Problem-solver
Self-motivated
Exceptional attention to detail
Dependable
Manage time efficiently
Self-starter
Ability to multi-task
Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information
Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.
Five years of clinical nurse experience preferred.
Three years working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.
Occasional driving expected

Responsibilities

Provide health care, consultation and assessment to individuals and employees of The Arc
Provide training to individuals and staff on health topics as requested or needed
Attend quarterly and annual meetings for individuals when requested
Attend Safety Committee meetings as well as other committees as assigned by supervisor
Attend group home house meetings as needed
Schedule medical appointments, prepare the paperwork, brief the staff on what to get out of the appointment, check completed paperwork for regulatory compliance, schedule tests & other follow ups
Teach staff how to take blood pressure readings, track weight, test blood sugar, etc.
Respond to after-hours medical questions
Attend Emergency Room appointments if necessary
Track medical issues (diet, swallowing, bowel, blood pressure, sugar, weight, etc.)
Oversee modified diets, create nutritious menus in accordance with restrictions and conduct informational sessions
Coordinate and conduct Medical Administration training and recertification (train staff on medication, oversee the online training database, watch staff pass medication, maintain appropriate records)
Act as the Clinical Reviewer with HRSTs in the licensed programs
Order medical equipment and supplies (gloves, med cups, etc.)
Oversee medications and logs, monitor for compliance, track medication changes and administer medication as necessary for the residential program
Work with the primary pharmacy of the homes to coordinate the monthly exchange of house medications, obtain refill and prior authorization orders, and report documentation changes on MARS to appropriate personnel
Assist in development and revision of agency policies and procedures as requested
Register clients online for Special Olympics
All other duties as assigned