Medical Support Assistant
About The Position
At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! At Ability Beyond, we believe in acceptance, celebration, and in supporting adults with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. Join us in transforming the lives of individuals in our welcoming and supportive group home settings. Our programs provide personalized support for adults with a wide range of needs—whether it’s assistance with daily living tasks, personal care, or encouragement to be active in their communities. In this role, you’ll make a direct difference by helping each person live with dignity, comfort, and purpose. Serving as a Medical Support Assistant provides an excellent career development opportunity for Direct Care Workers looking to expand their experience in healthcare administration, patient coordination, and clinical support within a medical setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License is required
- Medication Certification / AMAP
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of different professionals to carry out health action plans, help individuals build skills, track their progress, and support their involvement in the community based on their preferences and abilities.
- Schedule and prepare for medical appointments, support individuals during visits, share results with the care team, and make sure follow-up care is completed.
- Provide respectful, hands-on care such as checking vital signs, doing basic health checks, and helping with certain medical procedures.
- Help give medications when needed, keep medication records accurate, and inform staff about any medication changes.
- Follow behavior support plans, document behavioral incidents, and safely drive individuals to appointments while following vehicle safety and reporting rules.
Benefits
- Extensive paid training and nationally recognized certification programs
- Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
- Paid time off (increases over years of service)
- Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
- PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus eligibility
- Overtime availability that allows for work life balance
- Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
- Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
- Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
