Medical Liaison - Float(Fort Wayne and Columbia City)

Easterseals•Fort Wayne, IN

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Medical Runners work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Medical Runners assist individuals to improve their personal health by attending preventative health appointments and advocating during their appointments. Medical Runners assist individuals to become more integrated in their communities by maximizing the person’s strengths, interests and abilities. The aim is for the person to direct their own activities that create a meaningful life including employment, community citizenship and developing relationships. Support may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, teaching/developing skills, advocating with the individual, assisting in communication and self- expression, and ultimately supporting the individual in meeting his or her own goals. Support people to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life through employment and being an active citizen. Listen carefully and communicate respectfully and clearly with the people you support. Support people to choose, understand and learn new skills in various settings and provide transportation as needed Understand, follow through, and document support plans, goals, activities, progress, Support people with daily living skills and personal support Provide and seek out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices Encourage individual(s) to give back to the community through employment Engage in respectful communication, treats individuals with dignity and honors individual rights Use person-first or preferred language when Maintain confidentiality of special support privacy at all Implement individual support plans as written. Teach appropriate skills and involve individual(s) supported in meaningful and valued activities Maintain the property of the agency and of the individual(s) supported. Know, advocate and respect the rights of individual(s) supported.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School diploma or GED
Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities; prefer 3-5
Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks
A valid driver’s license & insured vehicle
Basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior and/or medical concerns
Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Positive Behavioral Support Training and other trainings as deemed necessary by the agency
Ability to independently schedule in order to efficiently use time and meet the needs of individuals on caseload
Demonstrated organization skills preferred
Ability to flex schedule in order to meet the needs of assigned caseload.

Responsibilities

Support people to be safe and have optimal health and well being
Understand and follow supports for optimal
Monitor medical conditions thoroughly and Notify appropriate supervisor of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s) supported
Assist individual(s) supported with healthcare visits, medications and therapy plans
Ensure that people are free from abuse, neglect and
Complete needed reporting and
Follow any outlined financial
Support individuals with positive behavioral techniques to avoid challenging situations and promote respect and
Be a safe and conscientious
Know the proper techniques and be able to respond to emergencies such as accidents, fires, tornados, or other situations
Positively represent Easterseals Arc. Uphold agency values and follow agency policies and
Maintain confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal Laws and guidelines
Understand and follow through with agency systems and protocols.
Mentor and train new staff to ensure that the workplace is a positive and productive environment.
Display conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency.
Communicate positively and clearly with your supervisor and coworkers.
Meet established timelines and
Maintain satisfactory attendance to work shifts, staff meetings and other assigned agency
Complete needed trainings by established
Maximize and responsibly utilize agency resources.
Medical Runner should maintain productivity of no more than 15 hours per week of billed administration time
Complete duties assigned by supervisor or
Maintain health records of caseload as assigned.
Schedule and coordinate client medical appointments/procedures.
If other staff are completing appointment, follow up to ensure appointment and necessary documentation was completed.
Transport client to medical appointments/procedures.
Maintain client charts and records as necessary for scheduling/tracking medical appointments/procedures.
Communicate verbally and/or in writing with medical professionals, ES Arc staff, guardian/HCR and others involved with the client’s care as appropriate to ensure that client healthcare needs are met and medical appointments are met.
Keep calendars current with appointment information.
Be available one day per week (as assigned) during day time hours to run urgent care medical appointments as needed.
Communicate upcoming appointments and instructions weekly with ES Arc staff
Ensure all labs, procedures and follow up appointments are scheduled and completed as ordered by physician.