Medical Coordinator-Oakdale & East Islip Residential

Medical Coordinator-Oakdale & East Islip Residential Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $22 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description Schedules medical appointments for the facility and creates/maintains all paperwork needed for the appointment. Works with the House Manager to schedule staff to accompany individuals on medical appointments and/or transports individuals on medical appointments and hospital visits when necessary. Reports to the RN and House Manager regarding all Physician orders that occur from the appointment, maintains all documentation from appointments and ensures that the orders are completed on a timely basis. Maintains documentation regarding all missed Physician appointments within the individual’s charts. Checks medication cabinets on a routine basis and ensures that all medications are current (not expired) and available. Ensures that all routine consents and appointments are within state and federal regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and program requirements. Updates and maintains the Grab and Go Book for each person supported. Adjusts caseload as needed based on the medical needs of the people supported within Residential program, to be determined by Nursing and Residential leadership. Follows treatment plans and utilizes all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each person to promote independence and ensure their health, safety and well-being. Maintains AMAP certification and assists people supported with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures. Serves as member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss a person's progress and goal achievements and to offer and gather information and ideas. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Preferred High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr