Medical Liaison Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license that meets agency policy.
• Medical competency-based training.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by the prescribed program or plan.
• Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in equipment.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations.
• CPR certification.
• Maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as required by regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to people served.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing provider correspondence, complete required forms, and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Maintain Medication Administration Certification and administer medications as needed.
• Assist with delegated nursing care as directed by the RN and complete the RN-provided delegated task list.
• Organize and clean the medication room and nursing office, ensure adequate medication stock, and liaise with the pharmacy as needed.
• Check MARs for errors and complete required paperwork and tracking, including PRN medication use and related documentation.
• Communicate with people served, families, residential staff, and nurses about medical appointments and outcomes.
• Consult with SDSs about therapy concerns and adaptive equipment needs; SDSs collaborate with OT/PT as needed.
• Update medical information in ready-to-go packets and individual files, and purge paperwork annually in conjunction with the site nurse.
• Notify residential programs and families about individuals' health needs and concerns.
• Attend support team and clinical meetings as a medical liaison.
• Provide guidance and information to direct care staff about medication, medication care, and related policies.
• Communicate medication-related performance concerns or errors to SDSs, who provide staff feedback and supportive corrective action as required.
• Maintain efficient, confidential, and comprehensive records for individual- and staff-related activities, incidents, and site maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment and employ infection-control practices.
• Participate in educational and training opportunities and contribute to a positive, cooperative interdisciplinary team environment.
• Safely transport individuals to and from activities and appointments, which may include emergency visits.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.