Health Care Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Heath Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating that health care needs of the ICF/IID clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that clients are scheduled for and attending all necessary medical appointments.
• Schedule appointments directly with health care providers in the most efficient way.
• Transport clients to health care appointments and/or coordinate transportation to/from appointments with RSL, Nursing or QIDP staff.
• Ensure that the client arrives at the scheduled appointment with all necessary information and paperwork
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities.
• Document appointment notes, follow-up and other pertinent information in Therap where it is accessible by staff, nursing and Administration as necessary
• Communicate directly with Nursing and the parent/guardian, if necessary, any relevant information from health care appointments
• Meet with the Nursing, RSL, and/or QIDP, on a regular scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent individual care information to assure individual rights are protected.
• Act as an advocate in protection of individuals' rights and responsibilities.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance in all program areas.
• Check on individuals’ adaptive equipment and report issues to nursing

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one year of working experience with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess a current Certified Medication Administration certificate.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiastic, as well as be willing to handle individuals based on whatever intellectual maturity level they may have.
• Able to handle and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and have the physical flexibility to be able to move about throughout the workday.
• Must have an active home phone or cellular phone.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• Ability to drive day or night.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the Health Care Coordinator position.
• Must be able to operate any passenger vehicle, including bus-like vehicles.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Vision sufficient to read or assist individuals in normal or semi-darkened environments.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stoop, or stand for prolonged periods of time.